Title
Liquor License - Casa De Julia Restaurant Bar - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 305232.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Yasmine Rubio, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
45 W. Jefferson Street, Ste. M
Zoning Classification: DTC Business Core HP
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 19, 2024.
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 owners of Casa De Julia Restaurant Bar are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. Yasmine Rubio & Miguel Madera have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility and have taken the Title IV Liquor Law training. As owners of the business the owners will oversee employees & will provide a safe experience for patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a family operated business Casa De Julia wants to provide a safe enjoyable atmosphere & enviroment for members of the community. The owners wish to provide dining with alcoholic beverages at the request of the patron. In addition Yasmine Rubio & Miguel Madera will responsibly adhere to all state, federal, and, city laws & will maintain a strict adherence to all security requirements."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Casa De Julia Restaurant Bar - Data
Attachment - Casa De Julia Restaurant Bar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.