Title
Liquor License - Caroun Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 97906.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
18425 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 116, 118, 120
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 April 11, 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 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:
“This is an existing restaurant which has been operating for approximately 9 years. Prior to the restaurant, the owner operated the convenience/meat market just North of this restaurant. He is well known and respected by the community. His knowledge and expertise in cooking Mediterranean food has attracted clientele who are asking for alcoholic beverages to complement their meals. He is a law abiding resident of Arizona and has had no criminal infractions.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The restaurant customers are requesting alcoholic beverages to complement their meals. It is apparent that the customers who frequent the restaurant are in favor of the liquor license and it will serve the community well. Liquor law training will be provided to the owner and staff to ensure knowledge of State laws and to prohibit sales to underage and identify obviously intoxicated patrons for the safety and welfare of all Arizona citizens.”
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 the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Caroun Restaurant
Liquor License Map - Caroun Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.