Title
Liquor License - Tacos Tijuana
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 73791.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Julia Torres, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4925 W. Bell Road, Ste. D1
Zoning Classification: PSCOD
Council District: 1
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 21, 2019.
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.
Tacos Calafia (Series 12)
8258 W. Thunderbird Road, #206, Peoria
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Tacos Calafia (Series 12)
17239 N. Litchfield Road, #68, Surprise
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Tacos Calafia (Series 12)
9897 W. McDowell Road, #755, Tolleson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“We hold the highest of standards in running this business with the quality & professionalism in being compliant to all laws. All staff including myself will ensure that we operate to comply to all liquor laws and receive training in this area. I have several years responsibility of running this family business with success and will continue to operate this business with integrity and hard work in staying compliant to all liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tacos Tijuana will provide a family friendly environment affordable menu prices at a great location. Our goal is that our customers have a great experience at Tacos Tijuana in having quality food and great customer service.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Tacos Tijuana
Liquor License Map - Tacos Tijuana
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.