Title
Liquor License - Restaurant Sinaloa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 93968.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ernesto Rascon, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2501 E. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 10, 2020.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“Restaurant Sinaloa Inc is an experienced licensee comitted to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. I currently own more than one rest & convenience markets in the State of AZ or which all sell alcoholic beverages. I have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & taken Title 4 liq law training along with the other owner's and employees.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires in the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor because: Restaurant Sinaloa would like the priviledge of serving alcoholic beverages with meals upon the request of the restaurant patron. Restaurant Sinaloa will provide a safe experience for the business and patron at all times and adhere to all State & LGB Laws.”
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 - Restaurant Sinaloa
Liquor License Map - Restaurant Sinaloa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.