Title
Liquor License - Loco Patron
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 255947.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5538 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 Dec. 5, 2023.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Loco Patron Mexican Brewery (Series 3)
14950 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Loco Patron (Series 12)
222 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“The applicant for this location is an established business owner with several locations in Arizona. They have proven to be capable and reliable. They are responsible providers of alcohol and have met all requirements in Title 4 including awareness and understanding of liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This establish means was previously a restaurant and the public need and convenience is met by providing alcohol service as was the case previously.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Loco Patron
Liquor License Map - Loco Patron
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.