Title
Liquor License - La Laguna Mariscos y Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 246407.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4130 N. 27th 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 July 18, 2023.
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:
“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service and conduct regular audits to ensure they comply. All employees will go through basic title 4 training with Arizona Liquor Industry Consultants.”
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 the ability to serve our patrons of legal drinking age, an adult beverage with their meal if they choose to have one.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license. Staff also notes that the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - La Laguna Mariscos y Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - La Laguna Mariscos y Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.