Title
Liquor License - Pescaderia Mi Lindo Guaymas - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 370117.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Karem Hamid Velazquez, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3037 W. Van Buren Street
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 7
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 9, 2026.
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 am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about alcohol license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting in trouble with law and authorities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This restaurant will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood to drink alcohol. The location will be convenient for the people in neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the working in restaurant while upholding all the laws and regulations, this restaurant will be safe, secure, convenience place for the customers to drink alcohol and eat food.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Pescaderia Mi Lindo Guaymas - Data
Attachment B - Pescaderia Mi Lindo Guaymas - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.