Title
Liquor License - Senor Taco Express
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 302982.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3215 N. Central Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
Council District: 4
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 13, 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
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.
Senor Taco Express (Series 12)
23015 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G107, Scottsdale
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:
“I have at least 10 years working in the liquor industry and I will run the day to day operation along with my wife (member listed). My wife and I have attended both Basic & Management Liquor training recently. We will require all employees selling alcohol to attend Basic training to prevent sales to intoxicated or underage. We will apply for a Use Permit to be able to sell food and alcohol on our fenced patio. Additionally, we will abide by State law, health department regulations and City of Phoenix ordinances.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location was a fast food chain that did not apeal to our customers who come from nearby businesses & residential properties. We have received numerous complements about our food and that we applied for a liquor license. Based upon the feedback from the community, it appears that a restaurant license for this location will be in the best interest of the community. We will always be vigilant to ensure no open alcohol will be removed from the premises including the patio once we obtain a Use Permit.”
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
Attachment - Senor Taco Express - Data
Attachment - Senor Taco Express - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.