Title
Liquor License - Pescaderia El Puerto de Guaymas
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 258469.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Irayda Chocoza, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4434 W. Thomas Road, Ste.19
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 24, 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
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.
El Heroico Guaymas Restaurant Pescaderia (Series 12)
6750 W. Peoria Ave. #121, Peoria
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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 am a professional and responsible person and I want to grow in business by providing the best services to customers and to the best of my knowledge I will not sell alcohol to minors.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will follow the rules and requirements to company with the laws of the alcohol department and keep the license always valid.”
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 - Pescaderia El Puerto de Guaymas
Liquor License Map - Pescaderia El Puerto de Guaymas
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.