Title
Liquor License - Chicas Cabaret
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070484.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Thomas Aguilera, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
2802 N. 35th Ave.
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a topless bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 19, 2023. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Showtime Cabaret (Series 6)
3614 W. McDowell Rd.
Calls for police service: 10
Liquor license violations: None
T & A Cabaret (Series 6)
3420 S. Central Ave.
Calls for police service: 21
Liquor license violations: None
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 have owned (for over 10 years) and operated (for over 20 years) adult venues bars. My experience includes every aspect of running the business from cleaning toilets to security, bar-tending, providing DJ services, and being hired as GM before owning my own bars. I ran a management/maketing business taking failing bars and making the profitable and compliant with laws. I turned Chica's around and now it is a safe, clean venue that has been become a vital and good neighbor. I have current liquor law training and require the same of all my staff.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Public convenience and public interest is served here because I have entrenched this business as a key partner with the La Familia neighborhood association and am serving as the president of the Maryvale Business Alliance. The adult public has a safe,clean, fun venue to responsibly enjoy. This area of town needs an entertainment venue that is run properly. where people are treated with respect and the laws are adhered to. the neighbors have my number, i can be reached 24/7. We provide a place to socialize and unwind for hard working people in our community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Chicas Cabaret
Liquor License Map - Chicas Cabaret
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.