Title
Liquor License - Ocean Poke Company
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 69834.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Steve Pace, 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 was Sept. 7, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“Because I have been in this industry for 30 years and have run kitchens and restaurant bars in 3 states I am trained in proper service and legal requirements. I have managed small and large staff in full service as well as owned my own catering company.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We provide a great and valued product to our community and we are actively involved in outreach support, sponsorships and local community charity. We provide a safe and responsible operation that values each customer and their well being. Our food goes well with alchoholic beverages.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Ocean Poke Company
Liquor License Map - Ocean Poke Company
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.