Title
Liquor License - Topaz Bar & Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 222104.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ashok Parmar, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
801 N. 3rd St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill West
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 Feb. 6, 2023.
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 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.
Classik Sports Bar & Lounge (Series 6)
4228 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 11
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:
“We will train all of our employees in responsible liquor service. Employees will attend the Title 4 liquor law class held by ALIC.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location was previously licensed. We want to continue to serve the neighborhood a place to come and eat and have a drink.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Topaz Bar & Lounge
Liquor License Map - Topaz Bar & Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.