Title
Liquor License - California Fish Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 183525.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1743 E. Camelback Road, Ste. A-5
Zoning Classification: PSC CEPCSP
Council District: 6
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 60-day limit for processing this application is April 10, 2022.
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.
California Fish Grill (Series 12)
1855 S. Stapley Drive, #101, Mesa
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:
“California Fish Grill currently owns and operates 46 restaurants in 3 states. This new location will be our 47th location and our 2nd restaurant in Arizona. They will operate with responsible alcohol services and employees will be trained to ensure compliance with all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“California Fish Grill will be a new restaurant in the area and provide the neighboring community with a new option for dining out. We only sell seafood that is rated best choice or good alternative by the Monterey Bay Aquarium seafood watch program or Eco-Certified by a third party. All seafood offered on our menu is responsibly sourced. We believe our restaurant will be a good fit for our new neighborhood.”
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 - California Fish Grill
Liquor License Map - California Fish Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.