File #: 22-1940   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/16/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Central Records
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Central Records.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Central Records.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Central Records

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 210347.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jake Goldsmith, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

824 N. Central Ave.

Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway

Council District: 7

 

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 Nov. 27, 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:

“I am experienced, trained, certified and committed to executing my duties and responsibilities as an operator and manager with several years of a proven track record in hospitality.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“The Roosevett Row Arts district needs more vibrant, dynamic and unique concepts such as ours within its geography. There is no concept like ours in the area and bringing it to the arts district will add significant cultural value.”

 

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 - Central Records

Liquor License Map - Central Records

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.