Title
Liquor License - Milk & Honey
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 271605.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
888 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 112
Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a liquor store. 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 April 13, 2024.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Milk & Honey (Series 9)
333 E. Roosevelt St., #114, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 49
Liquor license violations: None
Milk & Honey (Series 10)
115 W. 6th St., Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In February 2018, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to request an ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In October 2019, a fine of $6,000 was paid for failure to request an ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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:
“Currently own and operate other businesses in the Valley including businesses with liquor licenses. We ensure all of our employees have attended Title 4 liquor law training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We would like to offer the downtown area a convenient place to shop for their everyday needs.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment - Milk & Honey - Data
Attachment - Milk & Honey - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.