Title
Liquor License - Federico's
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B220.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7616 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Jan. 5, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Federico's Mexican Food (Series 12)
16995 W. Greenway Road, Ste. 100, Surprise
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“My husband and I have operated several restaurants. We have been operating a restaurant in Surprise with a series 12 restaurant license since 2012 and have not had any violations. We have attended liquor law classes as well as our employees in the past. We will be attending another liquor law class as a refresher and due to changes in the liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We have been operating this restaurant since 2013. Many customers have requested beer to compliment their food service. When they are told we do not sell alcohol many customers leave without eating. Although the restaurant license allows us to sell all types of alcoholic beverages we will most likely only sell beer and perhaps margaritas. We want our business to be a safe place for families to come and enjoy themselves.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Federico's
Liquor License Map - Federico's
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.