Title
Liquor License - NICK THE GREEK
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 245448.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Baljinder Sidhu, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
11 W. Washington St., Ste. 120
Zoning Classification: DTC- Business Core
Council District: 7
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 July 11, 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:
“I am a responsible and lawful citizen who always like to follow laws and regulations. I am a masters degree holder who also currently hold a real estate Licence In California for more than 5 years without any violation and Mortgage Loan originator license in California and Arizona State, which requires very strict background check, ethic training and credit check to obtain a license. Those licenses also requires to follow very strict state laws and regulations. Also Ranvir Bains who is premises manager and partner is also holding a liquor store Liquor License and California over 9 years without any violations. So i can say with confident that i am capable, reliable and qualified to obtain a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our Nick the Greek location is centrally located in the Cityscape complex where many people come for entertainment. Whether it be for local events, the comedy club, or simply to eat food, the community would definitely benefit from our ability to serve alcohol. The restaurants around us all serve alcohol as well and we all feel that there is definitely a demand for it. We have past experience with owning a liquor license (in California), so we feel confident we can responsibly serve the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - NICK THE GREEK
Liquor License Map - NICK THE GREEK
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.