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File #: 19-0620   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/20/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Hidden Kitchen
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Hidden Kitchen.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Hidden Kitchen.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Hidden Kitchen

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 49082.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jose Jacobo, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

628 E. Adams St.

Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core HP

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 March 30, 2019.

 

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 believe I am capable of holding a liquor license because of my extensive knowledge and experience in the restaurant idustry. I have obtained over the last 8 years. I have also taken and accomplished all the necessary licensing and exams to qualify.”

 

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

“Our entire staff will be trained on alcohol and its laws. Everyone is required to obtain basic training licensing from the backof the house to front of house. With all the leads and managers needing to obtain a managers training course.”

 

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 - Hidden Kitchen

Liquor License Map - Hidden Kitchen

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.