Title
Liquor License - Cock N Tails
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 82821.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kurtis Johnson, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
6101 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 5, 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:
“I have ran and operated three full service restaurants in Los Angeles from 2012-2018. They ranged in size From 2,000 SqFt - 12,000 SqFt. All three establishments had full liquor licenses, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The total employees that worked for me at any given time would range From 80-100. During my time in Los Angeles we ran successful restaurants with no Liquor violations or issues.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am a fourth generation native to Phoenix. Moving back to the valley, I look forward to owning and operating a responsible and successful restaurant that provides a desireable dining experience to my surrounding community. I am also looking foward to giving back to our community with any sponsorships that I can provide, as well as providing employment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Cock N Tails
Liquor License Map - Cock N Tails
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.