Title
Liquor License - La Oaxaquena Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 166219.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9822 N. 7th St. Ste. 5-8
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 is Dec. 20, 2021.
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 have experience working in a restaurant and selling alcohol. We will ensure that we attend current liquor law training and require our staff to attend the class also. We want to make sure underage are not provided alcoholic beverages and sales to intoxicated persons do not occur. We will follow all city, state and county laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing restaurant with a liquor license for on-site alcohol consumption. The alcohol service is to complement the service of food. The primary purpose of the business is to operate as a restaurant. We will continue to provide a safe atmosphere for families to enjoy mexican food."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - La Oaxaquena Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - La Oaxaquena Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.