Title
Liquor License - Q House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 31481.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sol Park, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7227 S. Central Ave., Ste. 1040
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sale and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Nov. 10, 2018. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
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 am capable and reliable to uphold and abide with the laws of holding 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:
“I will always practice a responsible business practices. At all times I will have the best interest in the community around us.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on concerns with possible hidden ownership and faliure to meet the critera for a restaurant as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 4 and Arizona Administrative Code - Title 19. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Staff also notes 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 - Q House
Liquor License Map - Q House
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Q House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.