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File #: 24-2161   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/2/2024 Final action: 10/2/2024
Title: Liquor License - Carbon Tapatio
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Carbon Tapatio - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Carbon Tapatio - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Carbon Tapatio

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 302095.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Eliseo Gomez Castillo, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

9032 S. Central Avenue

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 8

 

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 October 7, 2024.

 

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 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.

 

Carniceria El Charro (Series 10)

810 N. 91st Avenue, Tolleson

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Carniceria La Tapatia (Series 10)

517 W. Western Avenue, Avondale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Carniceria Michoacan (Series 10)

3549 W. Thomas Road, #104 & 105, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 14

Liquor license violations: In May 2007, a fine was paid for failure to notify of the sale of the license within 30 days, change in ownership without notifying the department, and for false or misleading information on application or other documents. In December 2011, a fine was paid for delinquent taxes.

Carniceria La Piedad (Series 10)

1619 N. 59th Avenue, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 21

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 have several businesses with liquor licenses, and have upheld all of State of Arizona laws and statues. Throughout the years I have been responsible with my liquor licenses and haven't had any complaints, issues or had any defaults with any license. I have been trained with title 4 training class and ensured that my employees take their title 4 class as well. With Carbon Tapatio I plan on following those same rules and regulations as a responsible business owner.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Carbon Tapatio will be a family-oriented restaurant and a safe place to buy alcohol and will complement the foods we will be serving while upholding all laws and regulations of the state of Arizona.”

 

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

Attachment - Carbon Tapatio - Data

Attachment - Carbon Tapatio - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.