Title
Liquor License - Tikka Shack
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 31852.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Parish Patel, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 48-1520
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in December 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 16, 2018.
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 have ran and operated several businesses in the past and have never had any outstanding liabilities or litigation against me or any of the businesses I ran. I have a clean background and have never been convicted of any felonies or misdemeanors. I will be completing liquor license training and I understand the importance of my obligation to promote responsible drinking.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am bringing a family oriented restaurant business to the family centric neighborhood of Desert Ridge. The business will promote a community gathering place. To enhance their experience we are planning to serve a variety of draft beers, bottle beers and wines.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tikka Shack
Liquor License Map - Tikka Shack
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.