Title
Liquor License - Mr Mesquite Taqueria
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 112543.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jared Repinski, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Ste. 1066
Zoning Classification: PUD PCD
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 22, 2020. 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
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 been representing liquor licensed establishments in Arizona for over 15 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tourism plays an important role in our local economy and liquor licensed establishments (the sale of alcohol) is a very important aspect of tourism. Therefore, if the City of Phoenix continues to lead the State of Arizona by approving quality and diverse businesses (restaurants, bars, microbreweries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, special events, convenience / grocery stores & gas stations) similar to this proposed liquor licensed business all businesses will prosper in our tourism based economy.”
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 - Mr Mesquite Taqueria
Liquor License Map - Mr Mesquite Taqueria
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.