Title
Liquor License - Cheetahs
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070496.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rick Jodsaas, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4125 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a topless bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6, Bar, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 19, 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:
“I have been conducting business in Arizona for 25 years and have previously held a state scrap metal dealers license to conduct business. I am well aware of the necessity of the corporate and social responsibilities to maintain a high code of conduct while operating business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been serving liquor since 1967. At over 50 years it is an established location and the general public as well as the surrounding business community is accustomed to this location providing alcohol sales.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Cheetahs
Liquor License Map - Cheetahs
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.