Title
Liquor License - Miel de Agave
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 210150.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
705 N. 1st St., Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill West
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 Dec. 10, 2022.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 have ownership in several restaurants with liquor licenses and have knowledge of the Arizona Liquor Laws as required. The staff at this new location will receive liquor law training to ensure they are familiar with the laws; specifically which ID's are valid, checking young looking customers ID, preventing obvious intoxication and protecting the health safety and welfare of our customers and any Arizona citizen by taking pro-active action.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location had a restaurant liquor license in the past however it was not operating as a restaurant. We have purchase all new kitchen equipment and table/chairs for dining at this location. We are confident due to the location and our extensive menu that the community will support our restaurant and the atmosphere. We will maintain relationships with any neighbors or community organizations and encourage the use of our restaurant for neighborhood meetings.”
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
Liquor License Data - Miel de Agave
Liquor License Map - Miel de Agave
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.