Title
Liquor License - Panaderia Tortilleria Guerrero
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 159766.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2829 N. 32nd St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sales of package liquor.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Nov. 2, 2021. However, the applicant has 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:
“My wife and I are familiar with Arizona Liquor laws and we will abide by all city, state and county laws and regulations. Our primary business is sale of meat and bakery items however, we would like to offer beer and wine to go to our customers. Many customers walk to our location so it will be similar to a one-stop shop for their convenience.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our business has been in existence for many years and we already provide need and convenience to the community. Our meat and bakery items are the primary focus of or our customers and we want to continue to be good partners with the neighborhood residents, the city and the state.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Panaderia Tortilleria Guerrero
Liquor License Map - Panaderia Tortilleria Guerrero
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.