Title
Liquor License - Phoenix Coqui
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 204777.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Alexis Carbajal, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4041 N. 15th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 11, 2022.
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:
“Over the past 5 years, I have demonstrated the ability to run a successful business by adhering to all state and local regulations. Having completed training for the management and serving of alcohol, I feel confident we will successfully use our license and remain in compliance. I'm personally committed to the responsible sale of liquor in accordance with Arizona state laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We have an establishment that is commmited to providing Caribbean comfort food to our community. We believe, the ability to also sell alcoholic beverages will assure our customers will have even more of their needs conveniently and substantially met.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Phoenix Coqui
Liquor License Map - Phoenix Coqui
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.