Title
Liquor License - Tequila Cocina and Cantina
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 201872.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4818 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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 Sept. 6, 2022.
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 of Tequila Cocina and Cantina LLC are committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices and employees. She has been trained in the techniques of legal and responsibility and will provide a safe experience for all staff and restaurant patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owner of Tequila Cocina and Cantina LLC wishes to provide dining with alcohol beverages at the request of the patron. In addition Tequila Cocina and Cantina will responsibly adhere to all state, city and county rules and regulations.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tequila Cocina and Cantina
Liquor License Map - Tequila Cocina and Cantina
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.