Title
Liquor License - Samsara - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 336070.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Thomas Aguilera, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
905 N. 4th Street
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill East
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 16, 2025.
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. Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes: information about any liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Samsara (Series 12)
905 N. 4th Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 6
Liquor license violations: In May 2024, a fine of $1,000 was paid for failure to make premises or records available for inspection and knowledge of liquor laws and rules.
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 assisting Arizona liquor licensed establishments with their licensing needs for almost 20 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tourism plays an important role in our local economy and liquor licensed establishments (the sale of alcohol) is a very important aspect of tourism. Therefore, if the City of Phoenix continues to lead the State of Arizona by approving quality and diverse businesses (restaurants, bars, microbreweries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, special events. convenience / liquor / grocery stores & gas stations) similar to this proposed liquor licensed business, all businesses will prosper.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Samsara - Data
Attachment B - Samsara - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.