Title
Liquor License - Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070201.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Trent Johnson, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
77 E. Polk St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 11, 2018.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Apple Nine Hospitality Management Inc. holds multiple liquor licenses. We are very strict with our liquor service policies and our employees will go through liquor law training. We will comply with all rules and regulations both City and State."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will be able to accommodate our customers with this added service."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
Liquor License Map - Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.