Title
Liquor License - NY Butcher Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196047 and 196047S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 10 and 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
28325 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 1
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a specialty market. 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 package liquor. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 20, 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
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 owner's of NY Butcher Shop are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices and employees. They have been trained in all techniques of legal and responsibility and have taken the Title 4 liquor law training course. They will operate the business on a day to day basis. As owners of the business they will oversee all employees and will provide a safe experience for staff and 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 owner's of NY Butcher Shop wishes to provide to the public an upscale market that will offer fine meats and the sale of beer and wine with an occasional sampling of wine. In addition NY Butcher Shop will responsibility adhere to all State, City, county rules and regulations."
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 - NY Butcher Shop
Liquor License Map - NY Butcher Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.