Title
Liquor License - The Counter
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 89190.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
50 N. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: DTC-BC
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 15, 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:
“The owner of The Counter (Kahala Operations, LLC) is the owner of numerous restaurants. The company has experience selling alcohol in other states without incurring any violations. All staff members and the manager will receive liquor law training in early January to educate them on all city, state and county laws emphasizing valid identification, how to identify an obviously intoxicated individual and other mandatory laws. The company strives to provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for their clientele.”
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 an existing family oriented establishment. Many city, county and state employees along with families and guests from nearby hotels frequent this restaurant. It is an asset to the City of Phoenix. The primary purpose of this establishment is the service of high quality food for an enjoyable experience. The restaurant has limited business hours and will not have a negative impact on adjacent businesses. Therefore, the issuance of a liquor license to this restaurant is in the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Counter
Liquor License Map - The Counter
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.