Title
Liquor License - Condesa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 79688.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2 N. Central Ave., Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: DTC-BC
Council District: 7
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in December 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 6, 2019.
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 currently hold a good-standing license in San Diego, CA and have been the responsible party for large scale venues for over 15 years with no infractions. I require all staff to undergo responsible alcohol service certifications and constantly secret shop to ensure all standards are upheld.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are adding a significant new venue to Downtown Phx were a previous institution shuttered. We will be catering to locals, and visitors alike with capabilities to serve large scale convention business.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Condesa
Liquor License Map - Condesa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.