File #: 22-1646   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/12/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Cocina Adamex
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Cocina Adamex.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Cocina Adamex.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Cocina Adamex

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 206098.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Adriana Zapata, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

416 N. 7th Ave.

Zoning Classification: DTC-Van Buren ABOD

Council District: 7

 

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 Oct. 17, 2022.

 

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:

“My dedication to serve the community begins with working as purchasing agent for public schools for 14 years. I am also a qualified general contractor in good standing with the Registrar of Contractor. I understand the commitment to adhere to State and local laws and ordinances, to ensure compliance and safety.”

 

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

“Downtown Phoenix is trasforming and with the addition of multi- family housing in the area, the residents will benefit from a local place for socializing near their home. The restaurant is of a family-friendly atmosphere and would be condusive a healthy neighborhood establishment.”

 

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 - Cocina Adamex

Liquor License Map - Cocina Adamex

 

Department

Responsible Department

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