Title
Liquor License - Goldwaters
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 69876.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Elizabeth Goldwater, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2501 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 40
Zoning Classification: C-2 HR SP
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in September 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 8, 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:
“I have been in the restaurant business for 20 years. I have graduated NAU from the hotel Restaurant Program. I am currently running a business that has been open since 2005. I have also managed other restaurants that have served alcohol. I also have all the cetifications for liquor training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will be offering food options for the people that work at the Camelback Esplande. The space is vacent and we plan to offer people good food and drinks to an area that lacks dining options.”
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 - Goldwaters
Liquor License Map - Goldwaters
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.