File #: 24-0674   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/3/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Ezbachi
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Ezbachi - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Ezbachi - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Ezbachi

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 278719.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jaqueline Padilla, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

1713 S. Central Ave.

Zoning Classification: C-3

Council District: 8

 

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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 15, 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:

“I have a manager certification for liquor. I have manage places of businesses that sold liquor. I am aware of how to properly and safely work/sell liquor.”

 

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

“We want for the community to be able to sit down with family, friends, co-workers to enjoy a great meal and a drink within their own community rather than going else where. We hope to bring value to the community. We have the best interest of the community and the growth.”

 

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 - Ezbachi - Data

Attachment - Ezbachi - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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