Title
Liquor License - Maskadores Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 124312.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
6135 N. 35th Ave., Ste. 133
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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 Jan. 2, 2021.
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:
“The owner has a long history working in the food industry. He also has relatives who have restaurants with liquor license and is familiar with the laws. He will be attending liquor law training to ensure he and his employees comply with all State, City and County laws. He has no criminal history and has worked continually to have an opportunity to own a restaurant in the City of Phoenix. He is capable, reliable and qualified to hold a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This establishment is unique in the shopping plaza. The owner is supportive of the community and offers discounts on food to Grand Canyon University College students. The business is an authentic Mexican food restaurant with the primary purpose to sell food. The alcohol is merely to complement the food. The restricted hours of business are not likely to interfer with any residential property in the surrounding area. The issuance of this liquor license is in the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Maskadores Taco Shop
Liquor License Map - Maskadores Taco Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.