Title
Liquor License - Mijan Claypot Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196077.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Van Chu, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1616 N. Central Ave., #102
Zoning Classification: DTC - Downtown Gateway
Council District: 4
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 is June 20, 2022.
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
One letter supporting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from Midtown Neighborhood Association. They feel that the location is appropriate and will be an asset in the neighborhood.
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:
“Because I have managed numerous restaurants and bars in my career and understand the importance of it, I understand and have knowledge of Arizona Liquor Laws and will abide by it.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Because I have nighborhood restaurant that offers alcoholic drinks to complement our food menu. This will give people convenience to eat & drink instead of commuting to a further location. Our restaurant will also be able contribute tax revenue for the city. The community can also benefit from that.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Mijan Claypot Kitchen
Liquor License Map - Mijan Claypot Kitchen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.