Title
Liquor License - Caravan Bar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070343.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4835 N. 15th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 30, 2018.
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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“Applicant is an experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices and employees. I along with my employees have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & will take the Title 4 liquor law training. I will provide a safe experience for the business & patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires in the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the the liquor because: Caravan Bar like the priviledge of serving alcoholic beverages upon the request of the bar patron.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Caravan Bar
Liquor License Map - Caravan Bar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.