Title
Liquor License - Los Taquitos IV
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 33522.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jesse Cho, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3176 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 Dec. 2, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Los Taquitos (Series 12)
2855 W. Ray Road, Ste. 1, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Los Taquitos Mexican Grill (Series 12)
7000 N. 16th St., #140, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 108
Liquor license violations: None
Los Taquitos (Series 12)
4747 E. Elliott Road, #17, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 80
Liquor license violations: None
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 currently own and operate two other restaurant locations in the city of Phoenix (and one in Chandler), all of which have liquor licenses in good standing and have never had disciplinary actions taken for improper operation or abuse.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The community will have a local, family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant with the option to enjoy beer and margaritas which are a common beverage choice to accompany our food. That being said, we are not a bar and our current locations close at at 9pm (staying open later only to accommodate guests already dining by 9pm).”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Los Taquitos IV
Liquor License Map - Los Taquitos IV
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.