Title
Liquor License - Aguila's Hidaway Nugget
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 271634.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Javier Aguila, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4130 N. 83rd Ave., #11
Zoning Classification: C-3
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 March 9, 2024.
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.
Aguila's Hidaway The Office (Series 06)
330 S. Gilbert Road #2 and #3, Mesa
Calls for police service: not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Aguilas Hidaway Saloon (Series 06)
24202 W. HWY 85, Buckeye
Calls for police service: not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Aguila's Hidaway Lighthouse (Series 06)
12351 W. Indian School Road, Avondale
Calls for police service: not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Aguila's Hidaway (Series 06)
1235 N. 8th Street, Ste. A, Avondale
Calls for police service: not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In December 2018, a fine of $750.00 was paid for failure to request ID from underage buyer and giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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 currently own and run 4 other bars in Arizona aside from this one. I have the education and experience for it.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will provide a place where all people are welcome to relax and socialize. This building has been a beloved place for many years and we will continue the tradition of gathering with our neighbors and community while upholding all laws and regulations to provide a safe place for all who wish to visit.”
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
Attachment - Aguila's Hidaway Nugget - Data
Attachment - Aguila's Hidaway Nugget - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.