File #: 17-2382   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/5/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Garibaldi Mexican Grill
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Garibaldi Mexican Grill

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A909.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jose Gonzalez, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3328 W. Van Buren St.

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 as El Rey Del Marisco and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow live entertainment and patron dancing.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is April 11, 2017.

 

Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.

 

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'm a U.S citizen residing in the state of Arizona. I'm a reliable individual with no prior felony convictions. I have expenence in the food restaurant business & have taken the basic course to serve liquor in restaurant.”

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.