Title
Liquor License - Purple Turtle
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070295.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Araik Khachatrian, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4105 N. 51st Ave., Ste. 157
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 14, 2021.
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.
27th Ave Bar & Grill (Series 6)
2038 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 5
Liquor license violations: In May 2009, a fine of $2,000 was paid for sale of liquor between 2:00 am and 6:00 a.m. and for possession/consumption of alcohol after 2:30 a.m. In July 2012 a fine of $500 was paid for providing false or misleading information on an application or other document.
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've been in the bar business in Phoenix for over 10 years. I have a lot of experience. I always cater to the public and follow all the liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Im here to serve the public and have a nice restaurant/bar to come and enjoy a good meal and have a drink.”
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 - Purple Turtle
Liquor License Map - Purple Turtle
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.