Title
Liquor License - The Farish House - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 366649.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gregory Cohen, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
816 N. 3rd Street
Zoning Classification: DTC - Evans Churchill West HP
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 January 9, 2026.
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've been either in or working within the restarant industry most of my life. I also completed the required certifications, such as, liquor management (Arizona title 4 management liquor law training) and Title 4 basic liquor law training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I respect our liquor laws and understand the responsibility that is required to sell and serve alcohol.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - The Farish House - Data
Attachment B - The Farish House - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.