Title
Liquor License - Streets of New York #31
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 233075.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1985 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 105
Zoning Classification: Approved C-2 DVAO
Council District: 1
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 28, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 the owner of numerous Streets of New York store that sell alcoholic beverages. I ensure there is a manager on premise who is trained in Arizona Liquor Law to prevent sales to underage and obviously intoxicated customers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location on Happy Valley Road had a liquor license however, I took over the location under the Corporation as opposed to a franchise. Therefore, this location has already been serving food and alcoholic beverages to the community. As a corporate store, our policies and procedures will be more strict. I am looking forward to serving residents in another Phoenix location.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Streets of New York #31
Liquor License Map - Streets of New York #31
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.