Title
Liquor License - MJ's BBQ Chicken & Fish
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B078.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jowharah Hall, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2426 E. Jefferson St.
Zoning Classification: C-3 TOD-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 13, 2017. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 one hundred eighty 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 over 15 years management experience. I have completed preliminary training and my partners and I will continue to obtain education so that we are able to properly train our staff. I am a responsible business owner and have worked for myself for the past 3 years. We take responsibility of providing a safe space for our patrons to enjoy a good meal and will ensure we are following all laws and requirements accordingly.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will be able to provide a service that our patrons have requested and we believe might assist the community with having a busy restaurant for customers to come and enjoy time with friends and family. We are passionate about providing a safe environment for all of our patrons to enjoy."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - MJ's BBQ Chicken & Fish
Liquor License Map - MJ's BBQ Chicken & Fish
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.