Title
Liquor License - Rubio's Baja Grill #99 - District 6
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 308103.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4340 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 1
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 November 17, 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:
“I have owned several liquor licensed restaurants in Arizona and have an in State manager to run the day to day operation. I have not had any liquor violations. My manager is a resident of AZ to manager the locations. The manager has current AZ liquor law training. Additionally, I will ensure that all employees are knowledgable in AZ liquor laws as required. The purpose of the restaurant is to serve food. The alcohol is only to compliment the food sales should a customer disire to purchase alcohol with their meal.”
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 an existing restaurant currently meeting the needs of the community. There have been no changes to the existing restaurant other than the ownership. The business hours will remain the same. There will be no entertainment, games or drive-thru at the business. I am looking forward to being a business owner in the city of Phoenix and look forward to serving the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Rubio's Baja Grill #99 - Data
Attachment - Rubio's Baja Grill #99 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.