Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:  Chad Cook "Black Hat Distilling," 1311 E Butler Avenue, Building B, Series 18 (In-state Craft Distillery), New License.

The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting of the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 18 license allows the production of not more than 20,000 gallons of distilled spirits annually. An In-state Craft Distillery that produces not more than 1,189 gallons of distilled spirits in a calendar year may self-distribute which means they may sell and deliver spirits produced on the premises to businesses licensed to sell distilled spirits in and out-of-state.

Black Hat Distilling held a previous series 18 license issued in 2017 for 113 E. Phoenix Avenue. The location never opened due to issues with the building and they are looking to run the same craft distillery at this new location. If approved, it will be the second active series 18 license in Flagstaff. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please visit the Active Liquor Licenses Map.

The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application with no concerns noted.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Not applicable.

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies.

Not applicable.

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the applicant's personal qualifications and the location.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is January 24, 2020.

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community. We are not aware of any other relevant considerations.

The application was properly posted on December 23, 2019. No written protests have been received to date.