Title
Liquor License - Taco Boys
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 85415.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Harsimran Sodhi, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
620 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-EEC ACOD
Council District: 8
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 Jan. 26, 2020.
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.
Arco AM/PM (Series 10)
37 N. McQueen Road, Gilbert
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:
“I come from a family that owns several gas stations and a restaurant. I understand the responsibilities that come along with the liquor license. I have grown up seening my family members running these businesses successfully and safely. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University. I have the capability of understanding and following the rules to ensure safety of everyone.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The restaurant is loacted on a very busy intersection, and in a very densely populated region of the city. Our customers will be able to enjoy great Mexican food, and cocktails without having to travel too far.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Taco Boys
Liquor License Map - Taco Boys
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.