Title
Liquor License - El Pecador Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 162314.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2948 E. Bell Road, Ste. 102
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 Dec. 11, 2021.
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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant chose not to submit a statement supporting this application.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval due to the applicant's failure to complete the required City questionnaire and for failure to pay the application fee.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - El Pecador Taco Shop
Liquor License Map - El Pecador Taco Shop
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - El Pecador Taco Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.