Title
Liquor License - Proper Eats
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 86483.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Brian Baker, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9617 N. Metro Pkwy., W., Ste. 2032
Zoning Classification: PUD
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 Feb. 3, 2020.
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 have over 15 years of experience working in bars and restaurants in every role possible, as well as formal training and education from Oregon Culinary Institute where I studied culinary arts in addition to restaurant management. I have previously managed bar operations for 3+ years and have had both the basic and management training for the license. For the past 6 years I have operated my own catering business, and I hold several contracts which renew annually based upon performance; of which over 50% are multi-year clients.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The metro center mall is undergoing a bit of a transformation as traffic returns, and as such there is currently a void for a convenient location to get a quick dinner and drink. This is visually evident on Friday-Sunday evenings when crowds of people gather outside of the movie theater waiting for their showtimes; with the mall and any offerings it had closed. The previous tenant of this location held a liquor license as recent as earlier this year and therefore, issuance of this liquor license shouldn't impact the community adversely.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Proper Eats
Liquor License Map - Proper Eats
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.