Title
Liquor License - Kare Ethiopian Restaurant LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 228299.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mesay Asefa, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4729 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 14, 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 have 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 taken Title 4 Management Liquer Low tranining, Title 4 Basic Liquer Low Training and I am willing and ready to take more training if it's required by the State of Arizona and City of Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“To Protect the Public health and safety I will not serve Alcohol to the Public out side the scope of my liquer Permit, applied strict Policy of age limitation to both my customers and employees and will restrict time limitation of serving alcohol and beverages to our customers according to the State and City law.”
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 City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kare Ethiopian Restaurant LLC
Liquor License Map - Kare Ethiopian Restaurant LLC
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.