Title
Liquor License - El Pueblo Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 157908.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2270 N. 75th Ave., Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 Oct. 13, 2021.
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:
“My husband and I are solely interested in providing a safe & friendly environment for customers to enjoy Authentic Mexican Food. Additionally, we are still taking proactive measures against Covid-19. We have attended Arizona Liquor Law training and will require staff members to attend as well to prevent violations of City, State and County laws and regulations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The primary purpose of my restaurant is food sales however, I have had many customers request alcoholic beverages to compliment the food service. The restaurant is a family oriented business and it will not operate as a bar. Liquor law training for the staff as well as ownership will prevent sales to underage and sales to obviously intoxicated customers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - El Pueblo Restaurant
Liquor License Map - El Pueblo Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.