Title
Liquor License - Tacos Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207B094.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Benita Carbajal-Garcia, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
6607 S. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol sales.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 29, 2017. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
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 Mi Ranchito (Series 12)
2201 N. 83rd Ave., Ste. 106, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 45
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:
“My wife and I own another restaurant in Phx and we also have a liquor license. We are very responsible to check ID's and watch for intoxication. However, the alcohol service is to compliment the service of our food. We will use the same procedures at our new restaurant. Employees will also receive liquor law training to ensure compliance with all laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This restaurant has been serving the community for several years with a liquor license. Just as our other restaurant the alcohol is merely to complement the service of food. Our primary concern is for our customers and we will be responsible to our customers and the neighborhood. All licenses and permits will be obtained to be in compliance with the City, State and the County Health Department. This is best for our customers."
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 - Tacos Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill
Liquor License Map - Tacos Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.