Title
Liquor License - Modern Margarita - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 398278.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kyle Mason, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
5410 E. High Street, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership transfer of liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 19, 2026.
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 the capability and reliability and qualifications to hold this and any liquor license because I have served as the Vice Pres of operations of Modern Margarita for the past 11 years and have been the acting liquor agent on the licesnse during that time. Throughout my tenure, I have consistently operated the restaurant respobsibly and in compliance with all liquor laws and regulations with no incidents or vilations associated with the liquor license. As the new owner, I intend to continue to operate the business exactly the same as past 11 yr.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of this liquor license will be in the best interest of the community because the restaurant has been a succesful and valued part of the neighborhood on High St for 11 years it provides a welcoming place for the community to gather and enjoy food and beverages in a safe and responsible liquor service practices, and the continuation of the licesnse will allow us to continue serving out customers and community at the high standards that are established.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Modern Margarita - Data
Attachment B - Modern Margarita - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.