Title
Liquor License - La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 157489.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Cristina Meillon, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4117 N. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption as an accessory to a restaurant.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 8, 2021.
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.
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop (Series 12)
1919 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 5
Liquor license violations: None
La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop (Series 12)
5932 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In July 2021, a fine of $250 was paid for allowing alcohol to be removed from premises and retailer failed to display license.
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:
“We are a family business we have experience in restaurants bar, also in other business fields imports, interior design and most important we are a honest and hard working family. We like to do family concepts for our comunity.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The whole purpose of our concept is to bring the community together to celebrate the beauty of culture, tradition art, and family by utilizing quality sustenance as the unifying vessel. We believe in creating a space that allows for an open door to all members of the community by advocating for quality ingredients and experiences at a reasonable cost. For these reasons, La Santisima Gourmet would be an excellent addition to the Phoenix community.”
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 - La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
Liquor License Map - La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.