Title
Liquor License - La Estacion Mex Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 255429.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
906 N. 15th Ave. #B
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 7
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 Oct. 24, 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
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:
“I have 6 years of experience in the liquor industry as I worked for the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Many people believe that this resort is without disorderly people or people that are not intoxicated. I have had to deal with many guests at the location who needed to be removed from the premises and on some occasions required intervention of law enforcement. My experience at the Scottsdale Plaza resort has prepared me for operating this restaurant in Phoenix. The customers have been extremely polite.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Customers from the community patronize the restaurant or call for 'ubereats' and other delivery services to have food delivered. I am aware that I am not allowed to sell any alcoholic beverages to go. The community has been very supportive and are happy to have a restaurant within walking distance from their homes. I believe the restaurant will be an asset to the neighborhood.”
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 - La Estacion Mex Kitchen
Liquor License Map - La Estacion Mex Kitchen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.