File #: 22-0710   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/1/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Chuck E Cheese's #621
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Chuck E Cheese's #621.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Chuck E Cheese's #621.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Chuck E Cheese's #621

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 189739.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Ryan Anderson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

8039 N. 35th Ave.

Zoning Classification: PSC

Council District: 5

 

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 June 10, 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 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:

“The applicant, CEC Entertainment (Arizona), LLC successfully and responsibly operates many liquor at its restaurants across the United States, including other locations in Arizona. CEC holds its employees to a very high standard regarding responsible compliance of liquor laws.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“CEC Entertainment (Arizona), LLC d/b/a Chuck E Cheese's is a responsible business owner and good neighbor that takes alcohol compliance very seriously. Customers have come to expect and enjoy alcohol and other beverages served with meal purchases at pizza restaurants. This business has been operating for many years at this location and would like to keep alcoholic beverages as a compliment to its food and beverage offerings at the request of and for enjoyment by its customers.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Chuck E Cheese's #621

Liquor License Map - Chuck E Cheese's #621

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.