Title
Liquor License - Persepshen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 47598.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jason Dwight, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4700 N. Central Ave., Ste. 122
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
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. This business has plans to open in April 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 11, 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 have worked twenty-five years in the industry to get to this point. I am a husband and father of two, looking to support our family with the success of our restaurant.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will provide a restaurant focused on logal, organic, sustainability. Educating families on the ability to utilize all that our Desert has to offer. Striving to build community through food. Complemented by local beer & wine & delicious craft cocktails.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Persepshen
Liquor License Map - Persepshen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.