Title
Liquor License - Aroma India - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 323688.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
801 N. 3rd Street
Zoning Classification: DTC - Evans Churchill West
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 22, 2025.
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.
Aroma India (Series 12)
801 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 9
Liquor license violations: In July 2024, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failing to derive 40% of income from food.
Cantina LA 43 (Series 6)
4228 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix
Calls for service: 9
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 experience owning and operating a bar and have attended both basic and management liquor law training. I will ensure my staff is trained in liquor law to prohibit sales to underage and obviously intoxicated customers. All employees will be instructed to check identification and shall be familiar with the valid forms of ID to purchase alcohol. Additionally all employees will comply with my company policy to not over serve customers and to be able to identify when a customer should be refused alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing liquor establishment that has provided service to the nearby community for many years. I am applying for a bar license after obtaining a use permit according to the City of Phoenix and I am looking forward to creating a safe and friendly bar for the community with my expertise in liquor law and business operations. I will comply with all city, state and county laws and regulations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Aroma India - Data
Attachment B - Aroma India - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.