Title
Liquor License - Pita Jungle
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 69668.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Fouad Khodr, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1001 N. 3rd Ave. #3-4
Zoning Classification: DTC-East Roosevelt 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 Sept. 6, 2019.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 hold seven or more liquor licenses as of today. I am a responsible person that adhere to laws and understand the responsibilities that come with serving alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a chain of restaurants that sells close to 90% food. We carry liquor license only to accomodate customers that would like to have an alcoholic drink with their meals Our managers and wait-staff are fully-versed in the state's alcohol laws.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Pita Jungle
Liquor License Map - Pita Jungle
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.