Title
Liquor License - Five Star Mexican Taco Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 197930.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Manuel Cruz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4935 E. Carefree Highway #105
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 was Aug. 9, 2022. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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.
Filiberto's Mexican Food (Series 12)
3632 W. Anthem Way, Anthem
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:
“I am a law abiding citizen that has completed the Title 4 Management and Basic Liquor Law Training certification. I will ensure that myself and staff will maintain compliance of all state, county and city regulations and provide 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:
“ Five Star Mexican Taco Grill is a friendly neighborhood restaurant featurng authentic Mexican dishes and soft drinks, we would like to provide our patrons that are 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages with their meals.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Five Star Mexican Taco Grill
Liquor License Map - Five Star Mexican Taco Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.