Title
Liquor License - India Palace
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196680.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jatinder Dosanjh, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2941 W. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 19, 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 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, Jatinder Dosanjh, have completed all the necessary training required to have the liquor lice in my name. I have had over 25+ years of experience working in the restaurant business in Arizona. I have worked in Arizona since 1994 in the restaurant business, and at each establishment I have worked, we have sold alcohol. Having the capacity to run and own my restaurant has been a lifelong dream after decades of working, and I feel that I am well equipped to operate this establishment with a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As an Indian Cuisine establishment, we offer liquor that best represents our communities back in India. We appropriately do this by ensuring that patrons at our establishment do not overconsume alcohol and that they do it responsibly. We have beers ar that show our deep-rooted culture and allow Americans from all walks of life to experience everything from food to drinks. We have the community's best interest at hand by ensuring we offer a wide variety yet ensure safety and consumption are our top priority.”
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 - India Palace
Liquor License Map - India Palace
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.