Title
Liquor License - AP's Blueprint
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 10807.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Erika Garrett, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1801 W. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: C-3 CMOD
Council District: 7
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 is May 6, 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 been in the restaurant business for over 15 years and have experience managing a bar restaurant. I was responsible for six store in the airport under a company named Hms Host three of which were bars at the age of 22. I have a passion for food and I know I am more than capable.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It would give me the opportunity to serve a larger customer base, and give the ability to add more staff, which is creating more job, also myself and any staff members scheduled for Sunday will weekly feed the homeless with food from our restaurant at the food kitchen. This not just an opportunity to hold a liquor license it is also a chance to give back to the community where I grow-up.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - AP's Blueprint
Liquor License Map - AP's Blueprint
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.