Title
Liquor License - Z' Greek
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 270369.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Zaia Makou, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4029 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 March 4, 2024.
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:
"When I had my first business in 1999 I had a #12 License back then. We bought Z'Greek 2006 at that time we didn't think getting #12. We have so many inquires for me out clint tthat they like to have a beer with their meals our hours are short and not a bar.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We like increase our sales and make our customers happy instead of going accros the seet wher is more convinec. Allso Greek beer ad wine is best with our food. Today economy very bad and that will help us and improve our business. Thank you.”
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
Attachment - Z' Greek - Data
Attachment - Z' Greek - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.