Title
Liquor License - Beaut Burger
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 120334.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Thomas Aguilera, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3301 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and to allow outdoor alcohol consumption. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in January 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 22, 2020.
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.
MSA Annex/Westbound/Beaut Burger (Series 6)
267 S. Avenida Del Convento, Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Falora (Series 12)
3000 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor License violations: None
Sidecar (Series 6)
139 S. Eastbourne Ave., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“I serve as Agent on numerous liquor licenses in Arizona. I have been fingerprinted ans background checked. I have Title IV liquor training and have practiced as a Liquor Law attorney for over 20 years. I have completed all paperworked and have submitted same to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Clean vegetarian fare in a family friendly environment. This concept(our location in Tucson) has proven itself to meet a vital market segment...one where the guest's healthy, locally sourced food options are maximized while placing convenience at the forefront. The public is demanding more healthy fast casual vegetarian options and Beaut Burger is there to meet that growing interest.”
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
Liquor License Data - Beaut Burger
Liquor License Map - Beaut Burger
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.