Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application:   John Kennelly, Historic Brewing Company, 4366 E. Huntington Dr.,  Suite A, Series 03, New License.

John Kennelly is opening Historic Brewing Company which requires a new Series 03 (microbrewery) license.

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.

Effective governance - regulatory action.

Not applicable.

1. Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
2. Make no recommendation.
3. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
4. Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation. 

An application for a new Series 03 liquor license was received from John Kennelly on behalf of Historic Brewing Company, 4366 E. Huntington Dr., Suite A.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Gregory Brooks, Code Compliance Officer II, resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in good standing.

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

A Series 03 is a non-transferable liquor license which allow for on- and off-sale retail privilege for a licensed microbrewery which manufactures or produces at least 5,000 gallons, but less than 310,000 gallons of beer annually.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is May 24, 2013.

For a Series 03 (microbrewery) license, the applicant is required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school; the State no longer requires a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

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

(1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
(2) Make no recommendation.
(3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
(4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.