File #: 22-1132   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 8/31/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - The Federal American Grill
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - The Federal American Grill.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - The Federal American Grill.pdf

Title

Liquor License - The Federal American Grill

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 200755.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Steve Parker, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

7000 E. Mayo Blvd. #27

Zoning Classification: PUD PCD

Council District: 2

 

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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2022.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 20, 2022. 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

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:

“I have had four (4) current liquor licenses in perfect standing in around the state of Texas, particularly in Houston, for 10 years.”

 

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

“The addition of liquor service for The Federal Grill will complement its food program, help support the business and respond to customer requests for the service. The operations will be responsible and an asset for the area, providing another full service dining experience for the neighborhood and area.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - The Federal American Grill

Liquor License Map - The Federal American Grill

 

Department

Responsible Department

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