Legislation Details

File #: 26-1577   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Pre Game Sports Grill - District 6
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Pre Game Sports Grill - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Pre Game Sports Grill - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Pre Game Sports Grill - District 6

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 398587.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4142 E. Chandler Boulevard, Suite 105

Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 17, 2026. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.

 

 

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

Public Opinion

No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.

 

Applicant’s Statement

The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.

 

I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:

“Owner is responsible, trustworthy, business owner and is committed to complying with liquor laws, He understands the importance of maintaining a safe and lawful restaurant business. His staff will attend Title 4 liquor law training to ensure safe alcohol service and liquor laws are followed.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“This restaurant location has been in business with a liquor license since 1998 and is a neighborhood favorite. We would like to continue offering the great food, drinks, entertainment, and people our community has come to expect."

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Pre Game Sports Grill - Data

Attachment B - Pre Game Sports Grill - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.