Title
Liquor License - Kitchen 56
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 56522.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
James Catlett, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant with Growler Privileges
Location
3433 N. 56th St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales as an accessory use to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 17, 2019.
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:
“Between my partners and I, we have over 10 years of experience operating businesses and James Fox and his wife, Raenee, have both operated and worked in businesses that have historically operated with a liquor license. We have the experience and resources to hire and train the staff needed to operate a business like this and we will implement necessary processes to ensure a safe yet fun environment for our patrons and the community around the restaurant.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We want this to be a neighborhood restaurant in every way possible. That means creating an environment where neighbors and other locals want to come gather and enjoy great food together, but also using the resources that this type of business will allow to give back and support the community around us. This could mean donating to local schools and other types of organizations, working and cooking food at local events or even donating our space so local organizations have a place to gather and hold meetings, etc.”
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 - Kitchen 56
Liquor License Map - Kitchen 56
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.