Title
Liquor License - Mariscos el Vuelve
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B255.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mark Gonzalez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2915 N. 43rd Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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 Feb. 13, 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
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:
“I hold a Undergraduate Degree and Masters in Education plus I have always worked in the retail and restaurant industry on and off for over (10) ten years. My family has owned and operated restaurants in Arizona and I know the business thoroughly from cooking to payroll. I feel comfortable owning and operating the business successfully based on my education and experience in this industry.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The restaurant will operate accordingly in providing quality food while operating professionally and providing jobs for the community. There is sufficient parking so traffic and parking will not be an issue within the neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Mariscos el Vuelve
Liquor License Map - Mariscos el Vuelve
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.