Title
Liquor License - Maskadores Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 123414.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
53 W. Thomas Road, Ste. B
Zoning Classification: C-2, P-1 TOD-1 WNSPD
Council District: 4
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 is Dec. 22, 2020.
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:
“The restaurant owner is also a surgical technician. He works both jobs and he and his employees will attend Arizona Liquor Law increasing their knowledge and understanding as what identification is valid and checking all young looking customers who request to purchase alcohol. No alcohol will be sold to intoxicated customers and training will be provided to assist in identifying these individuals . The owner is capable, qualified and reliable to operate a business with a liquor license and that it is a privilege to have a license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Many people who work at local businesses in the area have expressed that they are happy to have a Mexican Food restaurant in the area. The alcoholic beverages is simply to complement the service of food. Due to the comments from within the community, the issuance of the liquor license will be an asset and in the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Maskadores Taco Shop
Liquor License Map - Maskadores Taco Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.