Title
Liquor License - Authentic EthioAfrican
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 155695.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Anduale Hassan, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1740 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 was Sept. 21, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 my work experience & educational background for the last 21 years in the food service capable to hold liquor license. LSG Sky events (1998-2006) bill clerk, dispatcher, inflight services auditor. HMS Host (2006-2013) productions manager responsible for over 20 restaurants national & local brands in Phoenix Sky Harbor airport operation. Education Bachelor of Applied Sciences/Individualized conversation in Global business 2005. Associates Degree food service administration Phoenix College 2003 small business owner 2012 - present.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Help suppor the best of our ability to regulate the sale, supply promotion and consumption of misuse of liquor for the best interests of community according to the current law exists.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Authentic EthioAfrican
Liquor License Map - Authentic EthioAfrican
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.