Title
Liquor License - Maskadores Tacos
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 224478.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
20235 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 is March 18, 2023.
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:
“The owner has had at least five years experience in sales of alcohol and will have a manager who also has had numerous years serving alcoholic beverages, checking identification, refusing sales to obviously intoxicated customers and underage customers. The owner will also attend liquor law training. The owner has been in operation without a liquor license since 2021 and her customers have asked if she will be acquiring a liquor license to complement their meals.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As previously stated the existing customers of this business are in favor of the owner acquiring a liquor license. It is in the best interest of the community as it is to complement the food served at this fast casual authentic Mexican food restaurant.”
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 - Maskadores Tacos
Liquor License Map - Maskadores Tacos
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.