Title
Liquor License - Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 244554.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Salazar, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3131 E. Shea Blvd.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 23, 2023.
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: information about any 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.
Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant (Series 12)
12801 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 13
Liquor license violations: None
Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant (Series 12)
2820 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 5
Liquor license violations: None
Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant (Series 12)
8809 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant (Series 12)
13319 W. Mcdowell Road, Goodyear
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 currently hold 4 active restaurant liquor licenses in good standing with the State of Arizona. We have been in business in the State of Arizona for 60 years. I have never had a license suspension and I always maintained the highest standards and have followed all laws to the best of my ability.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Manuel's will be a good neighbor in the community we serve. We will provide Products and services to the neighborhood, add to the employment base, and we will pay our fair share of property and other taxes and fees for schools and police and Fire protection as well as other essential government services.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant
Liquor License Map - Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.