Title
Liquor License - Nook Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 84701.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4231 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
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 Jan. 24, 2020.
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:
“Nook Kitchen is led by a management team combining over 100 years of experience. The ownership has created, designed and managed over 20 unique concepts in multiple locations throughout the southwest including Arizona. The ownership has many successful businesses with liquor licenses.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Nook Kitchen is a great addition to this Phoenix neighborhood. Their previous location operated just down the street at 36th Street and Indian School and have developed a great neighborhood following.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Nook Kitchen
Liquor License Map - Nook Kitchen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.