Title
Liquor License - Maskadores Taco Shop & Wings
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 109478.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9822 N. 7th St., Ste. 5-8
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 10, 2020.
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:
“We as owners are both qualified based on our reputation and desire to improve ourselves by contributing to the community. We as owners and employees will attend certified liquor law training to be knowledgeable in Arizona Liquor Law identification, identifying underage customers, identifying intoxicated customers and proper procedures to get them home safely. We look forward to having a business in the great city of Phoenix and will abide by all city and state laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing restaurant. It use to sell alcohol with a State liquor license but the previous owner left the business. Prior to COVID-19 out clientele has been asking if we will be getting a liquor license to complement the service of our food. Therefore, we decided to apply for a liquor license as a convenience for our customers.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Maskadores Taco Shop & Wings
Liquor License Map - Maskadores Taco Shop & Wings
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.