Title
Liquor License - Maskadores Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 79593.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4015 E. Bell Road, Ste. 124
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption permitted as an accessory to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 8, 2019.
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 worked in the liquor industry at my families establishment previous where alcohol was sold and both owners have recently attended Basis and Management alcohol training from a certified trainer. We will uphold all laws and will instruct our staff on identifying underage customers and prevent customers from being intoxicated. We will make arrangements for them to obtain safe transportation if necessary.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our establishment has been serving the community for several months without alcohol however many customers have expressed that it would be nice to have a beer with their meal. For this reason we are requesting a liquor license to be issued.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Maskadores Taco Shop
Liquor License Map - Maskadores Taco Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.