Title
Liquor License - The Bread and Honey House
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196445.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4700 E. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: C-3
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption as an accessory to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 23, 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
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:
“My wife and I have owned and operated this restaurant since May of 2019. We have survived the pandemic and remain an asset to the neighboring community as an authentic Mexican Food Restaurant. We the owners and employees will attend Arizona Liquor Law Training to comply with all city and state laws. Additionally, the training will assist us in identifying obviously intoxicated customer (who we will refuse to serve) and techniques to recognize underage and document their identification along with recognizing valid ID.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a neighborhood restaurant in existence since 2019. The addition of alcoholic beverages is merely to compliment the sales of food. Our hours of operation are minimal and we do not have a bar. This is a dining establishment only. Additionally, we will apply for a Patio Use Permit to enable us to serve food and alcoholic beverages on our fenced patios. The north patio is fenced and the south patio fencing will be added shortly. The fencing and employees monitoring will prevent the removal of alcohol from the premises.”
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 - The Bread and Honey House
Liquor License Map - The Bread and Honey House
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.