Title
Liquor License - Chronic Tacos
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 225364.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Vivian Samarripas, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3121 W. Peoria Ave., Ste. 104
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
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 March 21, 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 was given the ability to run a franchise and take over an existing franchise by corporate. I have the leadership ability from my military background and will be hands on every step of the way. I have worked in the food and liquor industry before and am well experianced. I am aware and accept the responsibility that comes with serving alcohol and how it impacts the people and community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store has served alcohol in the past and was well recieved by the community and now with my leadership it can be again and with better accountability and trust to reassure the public that this will be handled the appropriate way when it comes to serving alcohol.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Chronic Tacos
Liquor License Map - Chronic Tacos
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.