Title
Liquor License - Sandfish By Engin Onural
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196155.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Travis Bradley, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4232 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 SAUMSO
Council District: 4
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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in July 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 21, 2022.
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:
“We have successfully held (and still hold) liquor licenses at my other establishments. We have an amazing track record at properly following liquor license guidelines and will continue to help Melrose District, supporting our neighborhood to be more desirable as a whole.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a full-service restaurant serving the surrounding community and visiting public customers Sunday thru Saturday. While alcoholic beverage sales will generate a small percentage of the overall sales, the investment in a liquor license is requested as a service and convenience to the customers as an integral part of the shopping experience. The inclusion of alcohol will allow customers the same service that they would experience at other local restaurants. We'll strive to become a valuable member of the community and will work hard to help the neighborhood achieve their development goal and continually improve the character of the neighborhood. The restaurant will prove to be extremely desirable to the public by providing area residents, visitors and workers with an extraordinary food style at a reasonable price. The inclusion of a license for incidental alcohol sales with food will allow patrons the same service that they would experience at other local restaurants. We'll strive to become a valuable member of the community and will work hard to help the neighborhood achieve their development goal and continually improve the character of the neighborhood.”
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 - Sandfish By Engin Onural
Liquor License Map - Sandfish By Engin Onural
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.