File #: 23-0975   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/3/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Cheba Hut
District: District 3
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Cheba Hut.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Cheba Hut.pdf, 3. Item 12 - Revised Memo.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Cheba Hut

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 236319.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4912 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 101

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 3

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit for the sale of alcohol, outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 9, 2023. 

 

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:

“We have owned and operated several stores in Colorado. We will ensure our employees attend the title 4 liquor law training courses.”

 

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

“Cheba Hut they serve mouth watering toasted subs on proprietar bread with homemade sauces and a secret stash with local options. Cheba Hut is dedicated to providing an eating experience with a relaxed environment.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Cheba Hut

Liquor License Map - Cheba Hut

 

Department

Responsible Department

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