Title
Liquor License - Break Room Bar & Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 06070264.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Chanikya Kundavaram, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4729 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. 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 Jan. 14, 2018.
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.
Broadway Liquors (Series 9)
405 E. Broadway Road, Mesa
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In July 2017, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Max Mart (Series 9)
735 E. McKellips Road, Mesa
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 have operated two family liquor stores in Mesa. I have experience running liquor related businesses. I am knowledgeable in all aspects of the daily responsiblities of running a business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will be gainfully employing members of the immediate community giving them a chance to support their families.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on concerns with the applicants failure to disclose recent liquor license violations and failure to comply with all liquor laws at another establishment owned by the applicant. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Break Room Bar & Grill
Liquor License Map - Break Room Bar & Grill
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Break Room Bar & Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.