Title
Liquor License - Blanco Tacos & Tequila
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 98774.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Samuel Fox, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
123 E. Washington St.
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
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. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in November 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was May 31, 2020. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 have operated multiple restaurants in Maricopa County for more than 20 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It will enhance the public's enjoyment of dining services at this downtown Phoenix restaurant.”
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 - Blanco Tacos & Tequila
Liquor License Map - Blanco Tacos & Tequila
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.