Title
Liquor License - Taco Bell Cantina
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 37173.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
201 E. Washington St., Ste. 105
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
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 Jan. 4, 2019.
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:
“Hot Tacos Inc holds numerous establishments throughout AZ and also hold liquor licenses at Pizza Hut. They have not been in violation of any liquor laws due to close observation of their staff and frequent liquor law training. The owners are very much 'hands on' with their employees. This location will have predominantly have business clientele frequenting this location which is why this location was selected. The owners have met capability, reliability and qualifications previously. Their business will be an asset to the downtown revitalization.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners have at least 30 liquor licenses in Arizona. They have not had any health dept violations or liquor violations. Service of food is their primary focus with alcohol service to compliment their food service. Audits by their company reflects a high percentage of food therefore the 40% food revenue will not be difficult to achieve. Once again, the owners train their staff regularly to ensure compliance, ability to recognize underage or over served customers to protect the health and safety of Arizona citizens.”
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 - Taco Bell Cantina
Liquor License Map - Taco Bell Cantina
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.