Title
Liquor License - Breakfast Bitch
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 204409.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Derrell Hutsona, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
330 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: DTC - East Evans Churchill ACSBOD
Council District: 8
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 Oct. 29, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Breakfast Bitch (Series 12)
222 E. Portland St.
Calls for police service: 76
Liquor license violations: None
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 responsibly held a liquor license in CA since 2019, and in AZ since 2020. I have never received a citation, and regularly schedule DLLC recommended proctors to train and certify our serving staff on responsible serving and Title 4 certifications. We have strict policies in place to ID everyone who orders alcohol. We have a proven and successful operation, and promote inclusivity in community, as well as high sales which we report, file and pay as scheduled.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We act responsibly on every instance. We are known for promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere, and do not allow patrons to enter who appear to be intoxicated. Nor do we overserve our guests. We are very community-centric, and use local vendors including brewers and farmers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Breakfast Bitch
Liquor License Map - Breakfast Bitch
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.