Title
Liquor License - La Playa Mar y Tierra
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 22206.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Francisco Lopez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7532 W. Indian School Road, Ste. A
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 30, 2018.
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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 over five years' experience as an owner and operator of two reception halls. Alcohol has been served at events that have taken place at the reception halls without incident. Prior to the issuance of a liquor license, I will have successfully completed Title 4 training. I am current on all taxes and other amounts due related to my business and am an upstanding member of the community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location of the La Playa Mar y Tierra restaurant was a prior restaurant location and the operation of the restaurant with a liquor license will benefit the community due to the increased revenue and taxes that will flow back to the community. In connection with a patio permit, the City Counsel has reviewed the traffic for the area and has determined that restaurant will not pose any problem. The restaurant is located in a business area and there is, to my knowledge, only one other restaurant that serves alcohol in the nearby area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - La Playa Mar y Tierra
Liquor License Map - La Playa Mar y Tierra
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.