Title
Liquor License - Dona Licha Mexican Kitchen - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 310468.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rocio Rivera, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4344 W. Indian School Road, Ste. 10
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 5
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 January 3, 2025. 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 believe I hold great qualities to hold the liquor license because I have alot of knowledge of alcohol laws and have training to handle all situations that could be presented. I will hold my establishment with all the standards of the law as well.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I believe that by acquiring the liquor license at Dona Licha it will complement the Mexican food we serve. As well we are a family oriented restaurant, we also will ensure to uphold the laws and regulations of the State of Arizona.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Dona Licha Mexican Kitchen - Data
Attachment - Dona Licha Mexican Kitchen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.