Title
Liquor License - Sugarcane Cafe and Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 299293.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ernest Nyarko, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2535 N. Central Avenue, #103
Zoning Classification: C-2 HRI TOD-1
Council District: 4
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 was August 20, 2024.
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.
West Hut (Series 12)
3110 N. Central Avenue, #183, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 74
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:
“I have been in the restaurant industry for the past 8 years & have maintained good standing in regards with safety & responsibility. I a, also capable, qualified and reliable to manage the sales of alcoholic beverages in a restaurant setting within the rules and regulations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Contribution to net employment gain (especially of local residents), generation of additional tax revenue, enhanced and/or increased pubic utilization of space, contribution to the long-term economic development goals of the community, positive (cultural) entertainment"
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Sugarcane Cafe and Lounge - Data
Attachment - Sugarcane Cafe and Lounge - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.