Title
Liquor License - Hana Japanese Eatery
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 119913.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5524 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 9, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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:
“The owners of Hana Japanese Eatery are comitted to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. The have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility and will trait the title 4 liquor law training course along with all employees. As owners of the business we will oversee all employees & will provide a safe experience for all staff and restaurant patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners of Hana Japanese Eatery wishes to provide dining with alcohol beverages at the request of the patron. In addition Hana Japanese Eatery will responsibly adhere to all state and federal tax laws & maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Hana Japanese Eatery
Liquor License Map - Hana Japanese Eatery
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.