Title
Liquor License - Tabla Indian Restaurant - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 346661.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2501 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. H-105
Zoning Classification: C-2 DVAO
Council District: 1
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 July 1, 2025.
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:
“The owners of Tabla Indian Restaurant are committed to upholding the highest standards for 'business practices & employees'. Mr. Krishnanjan Alaparthi will be the main operator of the establishment. Has been trained in the techniques of legal responsibility. Mr. Alaparthi has taken Title IV Basic & Mgmt Liq Law training course. He will oversee employees & provide a safe enviroment for all patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Mr. Alaparti & Mr. Pulla Roa of Tabla Indian Restaurant will provide the service of mainly specialty cultural beers, wine, and an occasion spirit in a family restaurant environment upon the request of the general public and patrons over the age of 21 years. In addition will responsibly adhere to all state, city & federal tax laws & maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements.”
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
Attachment A - Tabla Indian Restaurant - Data
Attachment B - Table Indian Restaurant - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.