Title
Liquor License - Taco Chelo
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A988.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Aaron Chamberlin, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
501 E. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-East Evans Churchill
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Flowers Beer and Wine with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is June 20, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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.
St. Francis Place (Series 12)
111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 4
Liquor license violations: In April 2012, a fine of $350 was paid due to delinquent taxes. In January 2014, a fine of $200 was paid due to storing liquor on an unlicensed premise.
Phoenix Public Market (Series 12)
14 E. Pierce St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 9
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 currenlty own and operate two other successful restarurants within the City of Phoenix including St. Francis restaurant (111 E. Camelback Road), which has been in operation 2009, and Phoenix Public Market Cafe (14 E. Pierce Street), which has been in operation since 2012. Both restaurants also hold liquor licenses in the City of Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Taco Chelo will be designated and created to serve the particular function of being a community gathering space and to afford the particular convenience of serving quality food and beverage to the commuity. The restaurant will also showcase artworks from artists within the community, including internationally-recognized artist Gennaro Garcia.”
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 - Taco Chelo
Liquor License Map - Taco Chelo
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.