File #: 24-0664   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/3/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Jaynewt's
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Jaynewt's - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Jaynewt's - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Jaynewt's

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 277983.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Georgia Robson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

300 W. Camelback Road, #2

Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1

Council District: 4

 

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 April 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

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: information about any 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.

 

Otro Cafe (Series 12)

6035 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 3

Liquor license violations: None

 

Gallo Blanco Cafe Y Bar (Series 12)

928 E. Pierce St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 2

Liquor license violations: None

 

Cobra Arcade (Series 06)

801 N. 2nd St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 0

Liquor license violations: None

 

Cobra Arcade (Series 06)

63 E. Congress St. Ste. 109, Tucson

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In September 2021, a fine of $1,375 was paid for failure to require applicants, licensees, and employees who serve, sell or furnish liquor to take training courses; for failure to protect the safety of patrons; and having an employee intoxicated/disorderly on duty.

 

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've been in the Hospitality Industry for 36 years. I have an impeccable record running Restaurants sine 2002 in a managment Role. We implement systems and processes to ensure safety of guests and employees. I have both title 4 management and Basic Liquor training.”

 

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

“We are focused on the food aspect of the restaurant business. Utilizing local ingredients. The restaurant is inside the Hewton development and they are looking for a neighborhood kid friendly space. Our sales are mainly from food. Our hours are from 11 am to 9pm (10pm Friday's and Sat)."

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Jaynewt's - Data

Attachment - Jaynewt's - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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