Title
Liquor License - Tocaya Organica
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 48206.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sean Hennick, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2525 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R CEPCSP
Council District: 6
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 is March 19, 2019.
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:
“Tocaya Biltmore LLC is part of a larger restaurant organization with multiple locations in the state of CA and Az. This location in Phoenix will be the second location in Arizona. As a licensee, we take the sale and consumption of alcohol very seriously, our staff under go extensive in house training along with the state required alcohol awareness training. At all times the restaurant is open there will be a full menu of healthy organic meal options. Alcohol is secondary to the sale and consumption of food.”
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 a fast casual-service restaurant serving the surrounding community and visiting public 7 days a week. The restaurant will prove to be extremely desirable to the public by offering fresh organic Mexican food at a reasonable prices with alcohol sales as an ancillary option. The hours of operation are modest and will not disturb the quite peacefully enjoyment of the community.”
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 - Tocaya Organica
Liquor License Map - Tocaya Organica
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.