Title
Liquor License - Origen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 299035.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
455 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 1225
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 8
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 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is August 30, 2024.
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:
“The owner's of Origen Downtown, LLC are committed to upholding the highest standards for "it's business practices & employees. They have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility and has taken Title IV liquor training course. As the owner's and operators of the restaurant Mr. Hurtado will oversee all employees & will provide a safe experience all staff & partons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Mr. Hurtado (Jr) & Mr. Medina Garcia wish to provide dining in a family restaurant environment with the service of an alcoholic drink at the request of any patron over the age of 21 years. In addition Mr. Hurtado & Mr. Medina Garcia will responsibly adhere to all state and federal tax laws & maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state.”
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
Attachment - Origen - Data
Attachment - Origen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.