Legislation Details

File #: 23-1738   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/3/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Salt Tacos Y Tequila
District: District 1
Attachments: 1. LIquor License Data - Salt Tacos Y Tequila.pdf, 2. LIquor License Map - Salt Tacos Y Tequila.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Salt Tacos Y Tequila

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 245822.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

2450 W. Happy Valley Road, Ste. 1143

Zoning Classification: C-2 M-R PCD

Council District: 1

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales and does not have a interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 17, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 have held several liquor licenses in Arizona and proven to be very responsible operators. We are aware of the responsibility as an owner/operator towards the safety and well being of our customers. All of our staff will go through basic title 4 training.”

 

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 approval of this application noting 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 - Salt Tacos Y Tequila

Liquor License Map - Salt Tacos Y Tequila

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.