Title
Liquor License - Little Anita's Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 201928.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1516 E. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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 Sept. 11, 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:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards to for business and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"Little Anita's Mexican Food is a family-friendly, casual New Mexican restaurant. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including enchiladas, huevos rancheros, green chile cheeseburgers and their famous sopapillas. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over as an incident to the dishes served."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Little Anita's Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - Little Anita's Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.