Title
Liquor License - Case Study Coffee Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 259041.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
William Douglas, Agent
License Type
Series 12- Restaurant
Location
4802 N. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and may not currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 10, 2023.
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 person with the ability to execute business practices on the highest level. I pride myself on superseding expectations which is why my credit score is well over 800.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We want to create a safe place to be inspired and enjoy food and beverages on a high level. I spend a lot of time finding the right responsible employees to help execute our mission. Our training is thorough and extensive.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Case Study Coffee Lounge
Liquor License Map - Case Study Coffee Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.