Title
Liquor License - Element Nail Bar - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349250.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
6022 N.16th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 8, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Element Nail Bar (Series 7)
3180 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“The owner of Element Nail Bar is committed to upholding the highest standards for 'it's business practices & employees'. Ms. Le as been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & has taken the Title IV Liquor training course and will manage and oversee the premises in question. Ms. Le will oversee all employees & will provide a safe experience for all employees and patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Ms. Le of Element Nails Bar-16th Bethany, LLC wish to provide the service of beer and wine while in a relaxing environment with the service of an beer or wine beverage at the request of any patron over the age of 21 years. In addition Ms. Le will responsibility adhere to all State and Federal Tax Laws & maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the City of Phoenix and State of Arizona.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Element Nail Bar - Data
Attachment B - Element Nail Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.