Title
Liquor License - Grand Avenue Mexican Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 79768.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Janns Villela, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2448 Grand Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 10, 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 take very serious the responsibility of selling alchohol in my restaurant, I have completed Title 4 liqour training and plan to continue taking further training to hold this liquor license free of any violations.I have been a practical tech in radiology for over 10 years, although I love my career I am finally able to fullfill my dreams of owning my own restaurant. I know I am capable because I am responsible and mindfull of the great responsibility I am walking in to. I have managed various physician practices since 2007.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Grand Avenue Mexican Grill, working on making its own signature of great authentic Mexican Food, by using the highest quality ingredients paired with bold flavors. We offer, tacos, burritos, tortas, chilaquiles and more, serving them in a sophisticated yet accessible fast casual setting. Our menu is rooted in traditional Mexican recipes. I am certain we will be a huge success in Phoenix.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Grand Avenue Mexican Grill
Liquor License Map - Grand Avenue Mexican Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.