Title
Liquor License - Marisco Boys - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 317740.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juan Cornejo Pena, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2026 N. 7th Street
Zoning Classification: C-1
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 February 4, 2025.
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 owned a taco Boys restaurant since 2019 and have always maintain compliance with all government agencies with regards to our business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"Quality restaurants are the corner stone to Arizona/ Phoenix metro areas tourism industry. We plan to provide the highest quality of SeaFood Restaurant and therefore become a hidden destination in Phoenix meto Area.”
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 - Marisco Boys - Data
Attachment - Marisco Boys - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.