Title
Liquor License - El Bravo Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 07070710.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amparo Cruz, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
8338 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. 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 Jan. 28, 2022.
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 understand the rules to hold the liquor license and I have the capability to be at the restaurant any-time of the day. I have worked in the restaurant for over 10 years and my husband has worked for this restaurant over 30+ years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“They will not have to travel to a bar or convienence store in order to obtain alcohol. Additionally, patrons do not typically get inebriated in restaurants as compared to a bar."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - El Bravo Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - El Bravo Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.