Title
Liquor License - Pueblas Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B167.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Javier Verdugo, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2637 N. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: R-5 RI (Approved 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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol sales. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 31, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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:
“Thanks for the opportunity and privilege I am having to apply for a liquor license. I being in bussiness for my self for the last 20 years and I have always paid all my debts on time including tpt.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I was the first one to start renovating abandon buildings on 16st after the rescession in 2008 it helped the community by getting rid of people using drugs on the properties leaving needle behind this is my third building on 16th st that I renovated bringing value to properties around me and a safer community. It will please neigbors to come in and enjoy a drink and bring revenue to the city of Phoenix and my district that i am part of.”
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 - Pueblas Restaurant
Liquor License Map - Pueblas Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.