Title
Liquor License - Salsitas Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 28261.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1501 N. 43rd Ave., Ste. 1
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 Oct. 8, 2018.
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 operated this family business since 2008. I am well educated and will abide by all city, state and county laws. Additionally, I have a consultant to assist me in keeping up with new laws as they become effective. My staff and I will be attending alcohol awareness training to ensure no sales of alcohol are made to underage or intoxicated patrons. My primary focus is to serve food to my customers. The alcoholic beverages is merely to enhance the food I serve. I also have experience in alcohol sales for approximately 2 yrs.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I have operated this franchise restaurant since 2008 and the community is familiar with me and my operation. They respect me and they are aware that I will uphold the laws to ensure the safety of my customers and the community. My primary focus is the service of food.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Salsitas Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - Salsitas Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.