Title
Liquor License - Artichoke Basille's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 197638.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 40-1365
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 Oct. 9, 2022.
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.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza (Series 12)
6031 N. 16th St., #1, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 2
Liquor license violations: None
Artichoke Basille's Pizza (Series 12)
1120 E. Baseline Road, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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 ownership has two other Artichoke Basilles location in Arizona. The owners have also owned and operated other successful restaurants in different states. They have been thru state certified basic and management liquor training classes and are very conscientious in their compliance with 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:
“Artichoke Basilles has become very popular in Arizona. They believe that bringing their concept to Desert Ridge adds to the many great restaurants already in the area and dining options the neighborhood. The restaurants will also bring people from all over the valley to experience the great food. The liquor license is for the convenience for our patrons and their dining experience.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Artichoke Basille's
Liquor License Map - Artichoke Basille's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.