Title
Liquor License - Vero Chicago Pizza Ahwatukee
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 224112.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jose Mejia Morfin, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1334 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 11
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 6
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 4, 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:
“I have owned a previous establishment with a liquor license before, I understand the qualifications and responsibility for having a liquor license in a in community and will continue to uphold that standard and reliability to ensure the well being of the community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This an established business that has been a part of the community for the past six years and has built a good relationship with the people there. I look forward to keeping that and building on it as we move forward.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Vero Chicago Pizza Ahwatukee
Liquor License Map - Vero Chicago Pizza Ahwatukee
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.