Title
Liquor License - El Chullo Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 197358.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jose Manuel Ramirez Sanchez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4414 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 SAUMSO
Council District: 4
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 25, 2022.
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
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 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.
El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant and Bar (Series 12)
2605 N. 7th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters were received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“We have the qualified personnel that has experience handling liquor, from bartending, behind the counter, to restaurant services. We are citizens with no criminal backgrounds or have had any kind of encounter with the law. We support and enforce the city, state and federal laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is our second restaurant with a new concept in the city of Phoenix. It's our plan and desire to display Peru's National spirit "Pisco". We have the vision of creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere with the addition of great cultural interaction. We think it will be a great opportunity for the citizen of the city of Phoenix and ourselves to expand our horizons to experience something new.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - El Chullo Restaurant
Liquor License Map - El Chullo Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.