File #: 17-5296   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 12/13/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B202.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Amy Nations, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Bldg. #18 #1072

Zoning Classification: C-2 HGT/WVR PCD

Council District: 2

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 18, 2017.

 

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.

 

Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila (Series 12)

7228 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale

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:

“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service. We conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We would like the ability to offer our patron adult beverages if they choose to have one.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

Liquor License Map - Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.