Title
Liquor License - Birrieria Tijuana, LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 297276.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gissellel Ibarra Felix, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3202 E. Greenway Road, #1613
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 October 12, 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:
“I am a first generation family member with this restaurant, and for us it's important for the growth of our business. For this same reason, having a liquor license would increase the sales of our restaurant. As well, we would be paying be more taxes and would generate us to hire more employees.”
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 to offer our customers more drinks with their meals, if chosen to have one. Secondly, our restaurant strives to ensure our customers are receiving the best services at a high quality. We would show the community that we are a reliable and would demonstrate the ability to responsibly sell alcohol.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Birrieria Tijuana LLC - Data
Attachment - Birrieria Tijuana LLC - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.