Title
Liquor License - La Oaxaquena Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 012070017225.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9822 N. 7th St., Ste. 6-8
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 3, 2023.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.
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 acquired the restaurant from my brother. By trade I am a taxi driver however, I have also cooked and served customers at this restaurant. I also have retained an existing employee who has experience cooking and selling alcoholic beverages. She will be my manager on file at the Arizona Department of Liquor and will attend both Basic and Management liquor law training. I will also mandate all employees to attend liquor law training. Additionally, this location has had an active liquor license serving the community for several years. The alcohol is basically to complement the service of food. The primary purpose is a restaurant not a bar.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.