Title
Liquor License - Addis Ababa Restaurant & Cafe
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 99159.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tegegne Dutela, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3527 W. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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 April 25, 2020.
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 become fully fledged and have educated myself on how to handle and hold a liquor license. I will reciprocate this with my actions when serving the public, and will make sure to do the right thing at all times. Follow and obey the liquor license and do one's utmost to take the repercussions at all times.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It is very important that safety management plan is present for the people's well being. By taking extra measures to keep the community safe. We will make sure to be aware at all times who we are serving to and that liquor isn't being abused. Not just for our customers safety but our community's as well.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Addis Ababa Restaurant & Cafe
Liquor License Map - Addis Ababa Restaurant & Cafe
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.