Title
Liquor License - Carbon & Salt Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 296521.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Cesar Castro Cruz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
15414 N. 19th Avenue, Ste. K
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 24, 2024.
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 believe it is important to adhere to all relevant laws and/or regulations concerning the sale of liquor in a restaurant setting. It is so important to me that we establish protocols regarding ID checks to prevent underage consumption. I understand that this license is a privilege and I believe it is one that my business can responsibly and ethically handle.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I wish for our restaurant to grow and become a staple in the community, having this service available will enhance the atmosphere in our restaurant and our protocols will ensure we remain a family-friendly environment that brings authentic food to the community. We also wish to establish a happy hour for of age persons further contributing to the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Carbon & Salt Taco Shop - Data
Attachment - Carbon & Salt Taco Shop - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.