Title
Liquor License - Westside Tavern
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 250000.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Raymond Kubik, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3558 W. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
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 Sept. 16, 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 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 previously owned two successful bar and grill establishments that carried Series 6 licenses, including one that operated at this exact location from 2013-2015. Both establishments operated without fail or incident for a number of years before I decided to sell them and pursue other business opportunities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Westside Tavern will provide a great environment for friends, family and the local community to gather for fantastic food and drink. We want to create an atmosphere where all ages from the surrounding area can enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner served by a friendly and caring staff.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant's history of liquor license violations at an establishment the applicant owns, multiple outstanding federal and state tax liens, subject of a criminal investigation and submitted application indicates the location will be a bar versus restaurant. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications, and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Westside Tavern
Liquor License Map - Westside Tavern
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Westside Tavern
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.