Title
Liquor License - Miel de Agave
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070234.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
705 N. 1st St., Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill West
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 28, 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.
ZA-SON 662 (Series 12)
4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 5, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 38
Liquor license violations: None
ZA-SON 662 (Series 12)
835 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 105, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Fuego Bar & Grill (Series 6)
9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Call Her Martina (Series 12)
7135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 165, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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 ownership in several restaurants with liquor licenses and have knowledge of the Arizona Liquor Laws as required. The staff at this new location will receive liquor law training to ensure they are familiar with the laws; specifically which ID's are valid, checking young looking customers ID, preventing obvious intoxication and protecting the health safety and welfare of our customers and any Arizona citizen by taking pro-active action.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location had a restaurant liquor license in the past however it was not operating as a restaurant. We have purchase all new kitchen equipment and table/chairs for dining at this location. We decided to purchase a bar license based upon the Dept of Liquor's experience with the previous owner. We will however, operate primarily as a restaurant with the bar license. We will maintain relationships with any neighbors and community organizations”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Miel de Agave
Liquor License Map - Miel de Agave
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.