Title
Liquor License - Valley Coffee Company - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 409932.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mayuri Shaha, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
100 W. Portland Street, Space 108
Zoning Classification: DTC - Roosevelt East
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 2, 2026.
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:
“I am a responsible and committed business owner with experience running small businesses in the past. I have a bachelor's degree in Commerce and Accounting and have lived in the U.S. since 2007. As a wife and mother of two, I value responsibility, integrity, and being involved in my community through various volunteer organizations. I am excited to own and grow this cafe and am committed to operating it responsibly while following all liquor laws and regulations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This cafe has been serving the local community since 2021 and has already been offering beer and wine as part of its existing business. Renewing the liquor license will allow us to continue providing the same service out customers have come to enjoy and expect. We are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and responsible neighborhood cafe that serves the community and supports the local area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Valley Coffee Company - Data
Attachment B - Valley Coffee Company - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.