Title
Liquor License - Heart and Soul Cafe and Saloon
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 244489.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Darcy Askegard, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4705 E. Carefree Highway #117
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 patron dancing.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 19, 2023.
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:
“My husband and I have owned and operated a variety of severial different businesses throughout a 23 year span. We take our responsibility for the clients, employees, customers, and staff very seriously. Safety and compliance are always number one on our list. The cafe and saloon do not intend to ever stay open past 12:00pm. Nothing good happens after midnight. We are at this time only open till 10:00pm and very often close at 9:00pm.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Heart and Soul Cafe has been a local stapel restaurant in Cave Creek for many years now. We would like to keep the same atmosphere and ameities that this wonderful town is used to. We support and hold alot of local events (auctions, local real estate gatherings, recreational award ceremonies, and sponsor local schools). The cafe and Saloon also provide a stage for local artist to share there talent with there friend and family. We are excited to be apart of all of this and more with your support."
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 - Heart and Soul Cafe and Saloon
Liquor License Map - Heart and Soul Cafe and Saloon
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.