File #: 24-2604   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 12/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Element Nail Bar - District 6
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Element Nail Bar - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Element Nail Bar - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Element Nail Bar - District 6

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309654.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juanita Esparza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar

 

Location

3180 E. Indian School Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. 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 December 8, 2024

 

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:

“The owner of Element Nail Bar-Arcadia, LLC are committed to upholding the highest standards for "it's business practices & employees. Ms. Le has been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & has taken the title IV liquor training course along with the manager's. Ms. Le will oversee all employees & will provide a safe experience for all employees and patrons.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Ms. Le of Element Nail Bar-Arcadia, LLC wish to provide the service of beer & wine while in a relaxing environment with the service of an beer or wine beverage at the request of any patron over the age of 21 years. In addition Ms. Le will responsibly adhere to all state and federal tax laws & maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Element Nail Bar - Data

Attachment - Element Nail Bar - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.