Title
Liquor License - Hana Japanese Eatery
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070216.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
5524 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12, Restaurant, liquor license. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 3, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Hana Japanese Eatery (Series 12)
5524 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
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 owners of Hana Japanese Eatery are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices, employees and, patrons. The owners and employees have been trained in the techniques of legal and responsibility and have taken the Title 4 Liquor Law Training Course within the past 3 years. As owners of the business they will oversee all employees and provide a safe enviroment”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners of Hana Japanese Eatery wishes currently provide dining with alcohol on a series 12 restaurant liquor license at the request of the general public. The series 7 beer and wine license will be used for occasional tasting and off sale priviledge. In addition Hana Japanese Eatery will responsibly adhere to all state, city and, federal tax laws and maintain a strict adherence security requirements”
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 - Hana Japanese Eatery
Liquor License Map - Hana Japanese Eatery
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.