Title
Liquor License - El Pueblo Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 128136.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amanda Arriaza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2270 N. 75th Ave., Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
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 was Feb. 1, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 Amanda consider myself a very responsible, honest person with good moral standings, and I believe that I have the ability to handle a liquor license.”
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 have more options for alcoholic beverage with their meals.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on possible hidden ownership concerns, falsifying information on both City and State questionnaires, and concerns associated with financing of the business. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - El Pueblo Restaurant
Liquor License Map - El Pueblo Restaurant
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - El Pueblo Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.