Title
Liquor License - Mariscos Empalme
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 214716.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2301 E. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 Dec. 27, 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:
“I have been operating a food truck since 2017 and have had many customers request a beer to drink with their food. I told them I could not sell it to them because I did not have a liquor license. I found the opportunity to lease this location and would like to be able to sell beer to complement the service of my food. I will attend liquor law training and will have any and all employees attend to comply with the laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a small restaurant in this area. There are many customers who patronize nearby businesses that would enjoy breakfast lunch or dinner. I will not be open late. I am excited to own a restaurant in Phoenix. I believe the neighborhood would like the atmosphere of a small restaurant such as mine.”
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 - Mariscos Empalme
Liquor License Map - Mariscos Empalme
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.