Title
Liquor License - Frank & Lupes of Mexico
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B105.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lisa Borowsky, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4909 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 511
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 12, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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 represent Mr. Teddy Bernal as agent (attorney) for this Application. Mr. Bernal's family has owned and operated several restaurants similar to the one proposed before the City. Mr. Bernal has operated his family's restaurants for over twenty-one years and has had great success doing so. Mr. Bernal is an experienced restaurant professional and is very familiar with restaurant and bar operations, regulations, liquor laws, and general restaurant management principals necessary for success.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The proposed Frank & Lupes of Mexico is based on a long time family run restaurant concept which has sustained longevity and success (Frank & Lupes Old Mexico-Scottsdale) The concept provides authentic mexican cuisine and offers a festive, family friendly atmosphere. Also, it will provide a great lunch or after work destination for members of the business community. It will be a wonderful addition to the Awatukee Hills Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood."
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 - Frank & Lupes of Mexico
Liquor License Map - Frank & Lupes of Mexico
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.