Title
Liquor License - Rocky Point Restaurant & Bar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 99188.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Alexandra Morales, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5310 E. High St., Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was April 25, 2020. However, the applicant has 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 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 am a mother of 5, I am a house-wife, and I am a very responsible individual. My intent in holding a liquor license is to form a Restaurant and Bar family, friends and the community can trust and come to enjoy. I have experience and have been in the business majority of my life. I would like create a space for the community to enjoy great food, great drinks and safe fun.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am a woman of law. I follow the rules and policies all of time. My Restaurant and Bar will do the same. I have the responsibility of keeping and maintaining a safe, law following environment in my restaurant and I will. Growing up in a restaurant owner family of 4 locations, taught me very well.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant providing false information and the possibility of hidden ownership. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rocky Point Restaurant & Bar
Liquor License Map - Rocky Point Restaurant & Bar
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Rocky Point Restaurant & Bar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.