Title
Liquor License - Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 181393.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Everette Reid, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
16816 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 27, 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
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 am a law abiding United States citizen. I have completed the required basic and management training classes required for this license. I am a responsible business owner.”
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 not an open bar facility. We simply want to add to our guests dining experience and in turn increase our revenue. This will help us to be competitive with our offerings and offer options to our guest. We do not have a bar at our facility to accommodate patrons. We have a display service bar only.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen
Liquor License Map - Topnotch Island Flavor Kitchen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.