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File #: 19-0640   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/20/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Mariachi Loco Restaurant
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Mariachi Loco Restaurant.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Mariachi Loco Restaurant.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Mariachi Loco Restaurant

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 49190.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Cirilo Alejandre, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

2050 W. Camelback Road, Ste. 102 & 103

Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1

Council District: 4

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 31, 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 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 a law abiding citizen and will ensure that myself and staff will have the necessary training in maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and will be trained in legal and responsible liquor sales.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“This will be a friendly neighborhood restaurant featuring authentic mexican seafood and other authernic dishes and would like to continue to offer patrons over 21 years of age to enjoy alcoholic beverages with their meal.”

 

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 - Mariachi Loco Restaurant

Liquor License Map - Mariachi Loco Restaurant

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.