Title
Liquor License - Buqui Bichi
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 252348.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21 W. Van Buren St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
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 Sept. 19, 2023.
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.
Buqui Bichi (Series 12)
325 S. Arizona Ave., Ste 1 & 2, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Call Her Martina (Series 12)
7135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 165, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Fuego Bar & Grill (Series 6)
9118 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“The owner of Buqui Bichi Martin A Hurtado is committed to upholding the highest standards for it's busines practices & employees. He has been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility and has taken the Title 4 Liquor Law Training Course. As owner of the business Mr. Hurtado will oversee all employees & will provide a safe experience for all staff and restaurant patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Martin A Hurtado owner of Buqui Bichi wishes to provide dining with alcoholic beverages at the request of the patron. In addition Mr. Hurtado will responsibly adhere to all state, and federal tax laws and maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Buqui Bichi
Liquor License Map - Buqui Bichi
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.