Title
Liquor License - Tocaya Modern Mexican
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 220581.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2525 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2 H-R SP
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 Feb. 7, 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
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:
“Tocaya Organica has been a responsible liquor license holder at this location since 2017. Tocaya Organica is part of larger restaurant organization with multiple locations in AZ and CA. As a license holder, the sale and consumption of alcohol is taken very seriously. The staff undergo an extensive in house training along with the state required alcohol awareness training. At all times the restaurant is open there will be a full menu of healthy organic meal options and management staff to monitor the sale of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a fast casual service restaurant serving the surrounding community and visiting public. The restaurant is open 7 days a week and will prove to be extremely desirable to the public, by offering fresh organic Mexican food at reasonable prices. The hours of operation are modesty and will not distrub the quite peacefully enjoyment of the community. The sale of alcohol is offered as an accomdation to the patrons who request it and has not been problematic in the history of the 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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tocaya Modern Mexican
Liquor License Map - Tocaya Modern Mexican
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.