Title
Liquor License - Ezbachi
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 250641.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jacqueline Padilla, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1713 S. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 17, 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
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.
Ezbachi (Series 12)
63 E. Congress St., Ste. 121, Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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 another restaurant located in Tucson which I have a liquor license already. I make sure my staff as well as myself are trained and stay current with liquor laws and are resposible.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Ezbachi is/will be providing an establishment where the community can come and celebrate special occasions in a newly renovated restaurant that was once an eye sore. Can rest assure that we are fully capable to sell and supply alcohol to our community's expectations and in no way, shape or form abuse this privledge.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance department recommendation for disapproval and 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. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Ezbachi
Liquor License Map - Ezbachi
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.