Title
Liquor License - American Premium Vodka
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 239573.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mark Scott, Agent
License Type
Series 18 - Craft Distiller
Location
2841 E. Bell Road, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a craft distillery. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in June 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 6, 2023.
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:
“30+ Year Industry Leader (Resume Attached). Federal Liquor License/Permit Aquired harit New Brand Established to support American Legion and VFW Veteran Charities. AZ Title 4 Management Certificate (Attached).”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“American Premium Vodka Donates $1 from every bottle sold to the American Legion and VFW Charities In Honor of Real American Heroes - Our Veterans! Facility Not Open to the Public.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - American Premium Vodka
Liquor License Map - American Premium Vodka
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.