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.