Title
Liquor License - Paz Taqueria Y Cantina
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B125.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
330 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-East Evans Churchill ACSBOD
Council District: 8
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 location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption and live entertainment. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 3, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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:
“1. As an agent for establishments for almost 17 years I have had no legal or law enforcement actions taken against me in over 15+ years. 2. I currently represent over 85+ licensee throughout Arizona. 3. The controlling person has been associated in 1 prior liquor license and I currently.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are applying for a series 12, Restaurant, Liquor License so our business plan is revolving around the sale of food as the primary business income with alcohol sales secondary to our primary food use. It will merely be an accessory item offer to compliment our food menu.”
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 - Paz Taqueria Y Cantina
Liquor License Map - Paz Taqueria Y Cantina
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.