Title
Liquor License - Canteen LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 110110.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Strand, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3619 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 17, 2020.
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 have been a part of several organizations where a high level of compliance was required. I was directly responsible for managing and putting in place, systems and procedures to ensure all regulations were adhered to, both from an accounting and finance perspective, but also the in-person 'front of house' interactions.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“There is an increasing demand for places for people to work from an easily accessible, come and go, meeting/ co-work locations such as coffee shops or co-work spaces. As such it is vital for those spaces to offer the items people desire. This includes offices amenties like wifi, but also coffee, food, and alcoholic beverages.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Canteen LLC
Liquor License Map - Canteen LLC
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.