Title
Liquor License - T & A Cabaret
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070123.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Christian Nava-Cruz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3420 S. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3 RSIO
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a topless bar. 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 Jan.15, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Chicas Cabaret (Series 7)
2802 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 30
Liquor license violations: In July 2019, a fine of $3,000 was paid for the licensee's failure to maintain capability, qualification and reliability.
Showtime Cabaret (Series 6)
3614 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 7
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
Three letters supporting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from local businesses. The business owners feel that the new ownership will be an improvement to the community.
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 been in the bar business 22 years. I have all my liquor certifications from the State im also Tipr certificatied I been their for security from A.Z Sheriff agents I know how to do security bartend & manager.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public will have a operator that runs a safe well organized business. We will have the best security customer service and the public will have a great place to have a drink in a area were there is not lots of bars we will also be reliable.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - T & A Cabaret
Liquor License Map - T & A Cabaret
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.