Title
Liquor License - The Grand Avenue Bar & Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 65640.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mario Valencia, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2448 Grand Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 22, 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 am capable of following all laws pertaining to selling alcohol in my restaurant. I educated myself along with taking small courses to understand the great responsibility it is to sell liquor. I am completely reliable to maintain good standings with the law so that I don't jeopardize losing my license once it is obtained. I have also taken the certification exam and passed.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a full service restaurant serving the surrounding community and visiting public patrons every single day of the week. While alcoholic beverage sales will generate a small percentage of the overall sales, the investment in a liquor license is requested as a service and convenience to the customers as an integral part of the dining experience. The inclusion of a license for incidental alcohol sales with food will allow patrons the same service that they would experience at local restaurants. We strive to become a valuable member of the community and continue to work hard to help the neighborhood achieve their development goal and continually improve the character of the neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Grand Avenue Bar & Grill
Liquor License Map - The Grand Avenue Bar & Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.