Title
Liquor License - Taco Boy's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 196373.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juan Cornejo Pena, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9055 W. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 5
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 location requires a Use Permit to allow alcohol sales as an accessory use. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 4, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 currently own two restaurant with liquor license I have a clean record with no violations. This bussiness is a neighbourhood location with many loyal customers who come to our current locations and request to open Taco Boys in west side we are committed to the responsible sales of alcoholic beverages under Arizona Liqour Laws. All of our employees are trained in responsible liquor sales we are very strict with our liquor service policies.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Many of our loyal clientele at our current location request to have alcoholic beverages at our new locations. In order to please our locals, we ask to be granted a liquor license which will help us to generate more tax revenue and create jobs in the City of Phoenix.”
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 - Taco Boy's
Liquor License Map - Taco Boy's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.