File #: 21-4003   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/6/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - HC Dining
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - HC Dining.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - HC Dining.pdf

Title

Liquor License - HC Dining

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 181594.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Alex Li, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

504 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. 1

Zoning Classification: DTC - East Evans Churchill

Council District: 8

 

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 April 8, 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.

 

Killer Whale Sex Club (Series 6)

922 N. 6th St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 8

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:

“Our group has the business acumen and financial means to manage and support our proposed project on Roosevelt Row. Our group has a background in managing similar projects and currently operate another business on Roosevelt Row. We intend to do our best to adhere to the rules and regulations set in place by the City of Phoenix, County of Maricopa and State of Arizona.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“The license will be used to operate a restaurant and bar concept in a currently empty building unit. We hope that opening more hospitality concepts in Roosevelt Row will drive more people and revenue into the community. The space is currently sitting empty, and we believe a restaurant and lounge will help liven up the community with additional options for food and entertainment.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - HC Dining

Liquor License Map - HC Dining

 

 

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.