Title
Liquor License - The Neighborly .St Urban
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 151130.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Christopher Collins, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5538 N. 7th St., Ste. 130
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 was Aug. 16, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Currently hold 5 liquor licenses in Maricopa County. I have been in business for 11 years and have 20 years of restuarant operations experience. I have strong ties with my community, no criminal background and participate in several local charities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I employ over 250 team members, contribute to our city, county and state by generating and contributing taxes. Through my restaurants we promote and participate in several local charitable organizations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Neighborly .St Urban
Liquor License Map - The Neighborly .St Urban
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.