Title
Liquor License - Little Chef Diner at the Garfield
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 204884.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
924 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 8
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 7, 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:
“The owner of Little Chef Diner at the Garfield has been in the restaurant business for many years. He has operated other restaurants in the Phoenix metro area and recently purchased and operated his own food truck business. He has leased this building in hopes of growing his business as his food has become very popular in this neighborhood. Both he and his wife have taken the basic management liquor training classes as well as his employee.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Little Chef Diner has been operating a food truck in this neighborhood for some time as has created a great following. He assisted the previous owner of The Garfield preparing food out of his truck for the large crowds at the restaurant. The addition of a liquor license will provide a full service restaurant experience for the neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting that 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 - Little Chef Diner at the Garfield
Liquor License Map - Little Chef Diner at the Garfield
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.