Title
Liquor License - Verdura
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 52537.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Julia Chugerman, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5555 N. 7th St., Ste. 108
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 April 24, 2019.
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 am a responsible, viable adult with no record of misconduct. I have dreamed of owning my own restaurant since I was a young girl and now that the opportunity is here, I believe that both the community and our guests would appreciate the option to have a beverage while dining at Verdura.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a team of responsible individuals that follow all rules and regulations in regards to liquor in the state of Arizona. We promise to ensure the safety of all patrons and ensure that underage guests or those above the alcohol limits will not be served at Verdura.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Verdura
Liquor License Map - Verdura
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.