Title
Liquor License - Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 281472.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Samuel Fox, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12750 N. Tatum Boulevard
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 3
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 9, 2024. However, a request for more time was submitted.
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:
“I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because I have owned and operated restaurants in Phoenix in compliance with all liquor laws over the last 25 years. I have completed the Department of Liquor and Licenses Control liquor service training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Blanco Cocina + Cantina will serve classic Mexican food. We believe that the public will benefit from havin a fresh margarita, wine or cold beer with their dine-in meal."
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
Attachment - Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Data
Attachment - Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.