Title
Liquor License - Aria Nail Bar Central
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070073.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
My Tran, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 116
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 25, 2023. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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
Two letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from two local residents. They are concerned that this business has been serving alcohol to customers free of charge without a liquor license and therefore, they believe a license should not be issued to this business. They also feel that Uptown Plaza is saturated and has sufficient liquor licenses to meet the need and convenience of the area.
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 will only serve limited complimentary drinks to customers while they're waiting or during service at my Nail Salon and I will check ID to ensure they're over 21. I scheduled to take basic and management training classes to understand and follow the rules.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It would provide opportunities for economic growth and additional revenue for the community. Furthermore, having a liquor license at Nail Salon allows us to offer clients complimentary drinks while they're waiting for services to offer clients more entertainment options to relax and pamper. Overall, issuing a liquor license could contribute to community development and foster a vibrant and thriving environment for all.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Aria Nail Bar Central
Liquor License Map - Aria Nail Bar Central
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.