Title
Liquor License - Tru Burger Co
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 38190.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Stuart Gee, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2535 N. Central Ave., Ste. 103
Zoning Classification: C-2 HRI TOD-1
Council District: 4
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 Jan. 12, 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
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.
Tru Burger Co (Series 12)
39504 N. Daisy Mountain Drive, Anthem
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Tru Burger Co (Series 12)
9828 W. Northern Ave. #1700, Peoria
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:
“I Currently run a Tru Burger in Anthem with no liquor violations and recently closed a Tru Burger in Peoria which is being relocated to the new site. We had a series 12 license in Peoria with no violations. Both my wife and I have completed the necessary classes and work with our employees on responsible alcohol sales.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a locally owned business with a long history in the restaurant business at the executive level with companies that include Romano's Macaroni Grill, TGI Fridays and Mimis Cafe. We understand how a locally craft beer, glass of wine or a signature cocktail enhances the dining experience.”
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 - Tru Burger Co
Liquor License Map - Tru Burger Co
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.