Title
Liquor License - Casa De Falafel
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 238656.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ali Shakir, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4920 W. Thunderbird Road, Ste. 119
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
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 June 10, 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
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:
“since 2021, I have operated a restaurant featuring Middle Eastern food. I have complied with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of my restaurant. If a license is issued, I will comply with the liquor laws and regulations pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“it will permit the sale of alcohol to the few patrons of the restaurant who wish to buy alcohol to accompany their meal.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Casa De Falafel
Liquor License Map - Casa De Falafel
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.