Title
Liquor License - Machete #3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 22342.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mark Gonzalez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3549 W. Thunderbird Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 1
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 Aug. 3, 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 been in the restaurant industry since September 2016 in all aspects of running this business successfully in the daily operations internally and external without incident. I am professional and responsible and will adhere to all rules and regulations as it pertains to my restaurant with the City codes and liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This restaurant will provide quality food at reasonable prices and will now be able to provide our clients to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with their meals. There is adequate parking so no traffic issues and the business provides opportunity for employment when needed to the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Machete #3
Liquor License Map - Machete #3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.