Title
Liquor License - Chestnut
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 259031.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kirsten Steele, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2398 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 150
Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R CEPCSP
Council District: 6
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 20, 2023.
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:
“This will be my third Liquor License in the City of Phoenix and I have always taken that responsibility seriously. I have never had any citations, warning or legal issues arise from holding my liquor license. I have liquor manager certified and assure that all rules and regulations put forth by the city are abided by.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We assure that we will serve our community responsibly. Our establishment's hours of operation will be until 7pm therefore the serving of spirituous liquors and other alcoholic beverages will be limited to a 12 hour window and we monitor the consumption heavily. We are also located in a business complex where the tenants will be served as well as the neighboring communities.”
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 - Chestnut
Liquor License Map - Chestnut
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.