Title
Liquor License - Velvet Taco - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 361363.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12646 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 105
Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R DNS/WVR SP PCD
Council District: 3
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 26, 2025.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Velvet Taco (Series 12)
4166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“The owners of the restaurant are responsible, experienced, and successful restaurant owners of 48 locations throughout the United States. Its managers received their liquor management training by authorized training providers but also receive additional internal training. They owners, operators and management of Velvet Taco are committed to following all State, Federal and local laws regarding the same and consumption of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of the series 12 liquor license. Residents have come to expect to have the option of consuming an alcoholic beverage when enjoying a meal at Velvet Taco.”
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
Attachment A - Velvet Taco - Data
Attachment B - Velvet Taco - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.