Title
Liquor License - Los Pinos Surf and Turf
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 119830.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3618 W. Camelback Road
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 Nov. 8, 2020.
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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Sevilla Neighborhood Association. They feel that based on the responses provided during interviews with the applicant, the applicant does not have the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license. The neighborhood opposition also indicates concern with additional traffic, noise and over flow parking into nearby business and residential streets.
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 an experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards for its business practices & employees. I have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & have taken the Title 4 liquor law training course. I will oversee all employees and they will be properly trained in all aspects of the liquor law training course. I will provide a safe experience for staff & rest patrons.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Los Pinos Surf and Turf wishes to provide great quality service for all patrons. The restaurant will be a family facility for dining and will provide a safe environment for the public. In addition Los Pinos will responsibly adhere to all local government body rules & regs."
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. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Los Pinos Surf and Turf
Liquor License Map - Los Pinos Surf and Turf
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.