File #: 24-0507   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/20/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Corazon de Agave
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Corazon de Agave - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Corazon de Agave - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Corazon de Agave

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 279173.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juanita Esparza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4010 E. Bell Road, Ste. 101-102

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 2

 

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 April 1, 2024.

 

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 owner's of Cocimex Group, LLC are committed to upholding the highest standards for 'It's business practices & employees. They have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility and has taken Title IV liquor training course. As the owner's and operators of the restaurant Mr. Rosas Calvillo & Mr. Vargas will oversee all employees and will provide a safe experience all staff & patrons.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Mr. Rosas Calvillo & Mr. Vargas of Cocimex Group, LLC wish to provide dining in a family restaurant environment w/the service of an alcoholic drink at the request of any patron over the age of 21 years. In addition Mr. Rosas Calvillo & Mr. Vargas will responsibly adhere to all the state and federal tax laws and maintain strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Corazon de Agave - Data

Attachment - Corazon de Agave - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.