Title
Liquor License - SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 197953.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jissel Morales, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
19401 N. Cave Creek Road, #15-17
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 has plans to open in August 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 15, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been 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:
“The owner's of SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices and employees. They have been trained in all techniques of legal and responsibility and have taken the Title 4 liquor law training course. They will operate the business on a day to day basis. As owners of the business they will oversee all employees and will provide a safe experience for staff and patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owner's of SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill wish to provide the public will full restaurant service with alcohol sales at the request of patrons. In addition SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill will responsibly adhere to all State, City and, County rules and regulations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill
Liquor License Map - SR Ozzy's Bar & Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.