Title
Liquor License - Saint Pasta - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309748.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Racan Alhoch, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
100 W. Portland Street, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: DTC - Roosevelt East
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 22, 2024.
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:
“I have taken all the required management courses needed to hold a liquor license. I have worked many years in the food and beverage industry. I have been a business owner for 7 years. I do not have a criminal record of any kind. I am married with a child on the way and I want the community to be safe for my family because we are also part of it.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The community has become accustomed to a restaurant and bar being in this space. There were two previous owners and restaurant concepts occupying this same space that served as a meeting place for the local community. There are condos and apartments surrounding the restaurant space that will provide additional selection for residents to choose a place to eat and drink. Many members of the public have expressed looking forward to having a restaurant that serves alcohol in this space again.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Saint Pasta - Data
Attachment - Saint Pasta - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.