Title
Liquor License - Off The Record
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 158938.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Esther Noh, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1025 N. 2nd St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-West Evans Churchill HP
Council District: 7
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 26, 2021.
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.
Restaurant Progress (Series 12)
702 W. Montecito Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: None
Montecito Mercantile (Series 10)
704 W. Montecito Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: None
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 and operated a business with a Series 12 license since 2017, and have since opened and operated a business with a Series 10S license in 2021. I have worked in the Food and Beverage Industry for ------ years and am knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that are required and expected of liquor license holders.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This business will showcase the best of Phoenix's hospitality set in a beautiful historic house, where the surrounding community can come network, celebrate milestones, and share memorable experiences.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Off The Record
Liquor License Map - Off The Record
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.