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Meeting Date: November 23, 2020 General Plan Element: Land Use General Plan Goal: Support a diversity of businesses.
ACTION
Liquor License Request for 87-LL-2020 Pulque Restaurant (123319). To consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Series 12 (restaurant) State liquor license for a new location and new owner.
OWNER
Pulque Restaurant LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Theresa June Morse
LOCATION
9619 N. Hayden Road Ste #108
BACKGROUND
This request is for a Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for a new location and new owner.
APPLICANTS PROPOSAL
The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 12 liquor license. This allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its total revenue from the sale of food.
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; however, due to State liquor license processing requirements, they are not required to notify the City or the State if they change their hours of operation.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
Reliability and Location A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner and Location The capability; qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown, and the public convenience and best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance.
Restaurant A.R.S. Section 4-205.02 and R19-1-206 Criteria for Restaurant Operations This owner intends to operate this location as a restaurant according to the applicant's responses to the State's Restaurant Operation Plan categories: Personnel, Equipment, Menu, Live Entertainment, Bar Games/Televisions, Name of Establishment, Bar Seating Area and Dinnerware. This establishment is 1,540 sq. ft. In size. The bar service area is 91 sq. ft. or 6% of gross floor area, and the kitchen area Is 405 sq. ft. or 26% of the gross floor area. The operational characteristics and floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Zoning This site is zoned C-2 PCD & PNC (Central Business Planned Community District and a Planned Neighborhood Community). The C-2 PCD & PNC district allows restaurants as a permitted use. The applicant has been notified of the City's expectation that the business will operate as a restaurant as defined by City Code.
Parking and Traffic The surrounding street network provides sufficient access. The existing restaurant is not expanding and the sale of spirituous liquor itself does not increase parking demand. Parking is in compliance with the zoning ordinance.
Public Safety Police Department: No Opposition Major life safety issues: None noted.
Public Notice and Proximity A.R.S. Section 4-201.B. Petitions from Persons in Close Proximity The applicant has maintained the required posting notice for the State mandated 20-day period. No petitions or protests were received during the 20 (twenty) day posting period.
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COUNCIL OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Council Options The City Council has the option of recommending approval, disapproval or no recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Staff Recommendation The City of Scottsdale staff has conducted a review and advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining that the community's best interest is substantially served by the issuance of the liquor iicense and advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant. Next Steps The City Council's recommendation of approval, disapproval or no recommendation will be forwarded to the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for their consideration. If the application is approved by the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, the applicant should receive their license from the State within 105 days of original application.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
Bronte Ibsen, Planning Specialist, [email protected] Planning and Development Services
Thomas Myers, Lieutenant, [email protected] Police Special Investigations
APPROVED BY
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11/6/2020 Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director Date 480-312-4210, [email protected]
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Map 2. City of Scottsdale Applicant Questionnaire 3. State Application (Front Page, including menu) 4. Floor Plan
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87-LL-2020 Pulque Restaurant (123319) Liquor License Questionnaire If (New Location) CITY OF™^ Restaurants & Bars (Series 11, 12, 6, 3, 7, 13) SCOnSDALE Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Name of Business: PULQUE RESTAURANT Business Address: 9619 N HAYDEN RD SUITE 108 SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA 85258 Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment (Minus the Patio): ______
Is this business under construction or being remodeled? □ Yes |Zl No Does this business have an existing patio? O Yes [7) No Dimensions of patio Does this business have a proposed patio? Q Yes [7] No Dimensions of patio
Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? G Yes G No If yes, what type of license?______Is this business currently open? QYes 0 No If yes, is this business operating with an G Yes 0 No Interim license? If no, what is the proposed opening date? 6/2020______
For Restaurants, Bars and Restaurants/Bars: Will the bar service area be less than 15% of the gross floor area? 0 Yes G No* Gross square footage of bar service area:£lf9_ft______(includes the floor area under indoor and outdoor bars and the floor area behind the bars used for storage, prep and sen/ing of food or drinks. NOT kitchen/backroom storage)
Will the kitchen be less than 15% of the gross floor area? G Yes* 0 No Gross square footage of kitchen: ^____ Will the full kitchen close before 9:00 p.m.? □ Yes* 0 No
Will less than 40% of gross revenues be derived from the sale of prepared food? G Yes* 0 No
During what hours will the establishment offer liquor sales? ^ iam-4pm, Tues-Thurs spm-spm, F-sai 4:30-i ipm
For admittance: Will age verification be required/requested at any time during business operations? G Yes* 0 No
For admittance: Is a cover charge required at any time during business operations? □ Yes* 0 No
*May require a Conditional Use Permit
Please check one of the following that best describes the primary business operation; Q packaged retail 0 restaurant G bar 0 personal service G education service
G manufacturing 0 hotel / tourist accommodation 0 residential facility 0 sports / theater
Planning and Development Services 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Liquor Ucomo Quotionnoiro - Rosnurants i Bara - Now Location Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT 2 1(V05/2017 Liquor License Questionnaire (New Location) CITY OF Restaurants & Bars (Series 11, 12, 6, 3, 7, 13) SCOTTSDALE Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Will this business feature an^f the following: Patron Dancing? □ Yes* [Z1 No Karaoke? □ Yes* ✓ No Live Bands? D Yes* IZl No DJ? □ Yes* No Amplified music? D Yes* 13 No Games? Q Yes* i No Adult Entertainment? O Yes* [3 No Four or more pool tables? Q Yes* No After hours? D Yes* (3 No
*May require a Conditional Use Permit Applicant Narrative: ARS 4>201-G: Except for a person to person transfer of a transferable license for use at the same location and as otherwise provided in section 4-203, subsection A, in all proceedings before the governing body of a city or town, the board of supervisors of a county or the board, the applicant bears the burden of showing that the public convenience requires and that the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of a license. 1. I have the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold a liquor license because: Daniel Medina has worked In the banking \ mortgage Iryjustry for at least 6 years. He has met all qualificattons and his wife Martha has worked in the healthcare industry also requiring capability, reliability ar>d qualirication. Both owners and employees vrill attend certified liquor law training from a retired police officer of 26 years. The owners will check IdenUficatlon of young looking customers and will not serve alcoholic beverages to obviously intoxicated customers in addition to complying with other liquor laws.
2. The best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: The authentic Mexican Food served is the primary purpose of this restaurant with alcoholic beverages to complement the meals. Customers often refuse to dine at Mexican Food restaurants who do not offer beer or other alcoholic beverages to accompany their meal. Additionally, customers search for authentic Mexican Food in lieu of cheap fast Mexican food. Therefore, this full service restaurant with alcoholic beverages will be an asset to the City of Scottsdale.
3. Please describe your business:
This is an authentic full service Mexican Food Restaurant rather than a fast food establishment. The service of alcoholic beverages is to complement the food service.
The City's forwarding of a recommendation to the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control does not waive and is not a substitute for the Licensee's obligation to comply with all state, local and federal laws, policies and regulations applicable to the license. The Recommendation is not a permit or regulatory approval to hold any events or construct or demolish any improvements. Zoning processes, building permit processes, and similar regulatory requirements may apply to Licensee’s contemplated Improvements and are completely separate from the Recommendation. Licensee shall be responsible to, separate and apart from this Recommendation, directly obtain ail necessary permits and approvals from any and all governmental or other entities including the City's having standing or jurisdiction over the subject areas. For more information regarding zoning processes, building permit processes, and similar regulatory requirements and approvals please call 480-312-2611.
Print Name: Theresa June Morse 0/26/2020
Planning and Development Services 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Liquor Ucons« Questionnairo - Restaurants i Bars ~ New Location Page 2 of 2 1(V05f2017 State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
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Local Governing Body Report LICENSE
Number; Type; 012 RESTAURANT Name: PULQUE RESTAUKAN r Slulc: Pending Issue Dale; lixpiralion I')ale: Origiuul Issue Date; Location: %I9N HAYDEN ROAD
SCOTTSDALE.AZ X525S USA Mailing Address: 2230 W WOOD DRIVE PHOENIX.AZ 8.S02') USA Phone: (000)000-0000 All. Phone: (480)353-8035 Hmail; TJMORSE1208(fi;Q.C:OM
AGENT
Name: THERESA JUNE MORSE Gender: l-’emalc CoiTcsiwiidcnee Address; 2230 W WOOD DRIVE PHOENIX. AZ 8.5029 USA Phone: (480)353-8035 •All. Plioiie; Email: TJMORSE1208(itO,COM
OWNER
Name; PULQUE RESTAURANT I.I.C Contact Name: THERESA JUM-; MORSE. Type: LIMITED LIAUII.ITV t OMPAN5' AZ CC I’ile Number: L225167X7 Slate nC Ineoipoiaiuni; A/. liieorporaiion Date: 01/18/2018 C'oiTe.«iptuidenee Address: 22.30 W W(30D DRIX'l- PHOENIX. AZ 8.50:9 USA Phone: (480)35.3-8035 All, Phone; Email: TJMORSEI208(f< Q.UOM Officers / .Siockholders Page I oi' ATTACHMENT 3 MENU
APETIZERS - ANTOJITOS
Pancita ...... $12 Calamari...... S14 a Pork Belly over Salsa dc AlbaAil. Crispy Calamari, Pedron Chiles, Cilantro and Chamoy Sc. —I n.-*
Queso Fundido...... 510 Flautas Doradas...... $8 Queso mix served w/Chtckpea (ortilla chips Chicken Picadillo, Mole Amarillo, crema, cotija add Chorijj) $12 • add Poblanos SI3 5 Molletes...... S8 ro Refried Ayocote beans, open face sandwish homemade chorizo, cheese. Molotes...... 510 Oval plantain cakes, cream, cheese, chorizo Guacamole...... $8 over AlbaAii sc. Fresh made by order w/ house made tonilla chips.
CRUDOS
Atun...... S14 Curtido Campechano (Ceviche)...... $14 Rapid seared with Jicama, green and red onions Shrimp, Fish, Serrano lime marinade, red ova Guajillo dressing and Yucca chips. plum tomatoes, avocado cilantro.
Robak)...... $14 Tirado de Callo de Acha...... $14 Sea Bass, nguachile, onions, avocado, red orange Sliced Scallops ovaXoconosUc dressing com, Serranos Chickpea Tosiodas.
SOPASYENSALADAS
Pulque Salad...... 510 Ensalada de Betabel (beet)...... $9 spinach/Swiss chard, jicama cotija, cherry tom Roosted beets, red romoinc, cilantro, watercress candied jalapcnos walnuts, cherry vinaigrette, cherry tom, Guajillo dressing. dried cranberries. Ensalada de Nopal (Vegan cactus salad)...... $9 Grilled Cactus with Tuna, tomatoes, xononostle dressing.
Caesar Asada salad...... 510 + Chicken...... 54 Classic Caesar dressing, cotija, Charaks. + Shrimp...... 56 grilled croutons, grilled hordboiled egg.
Sopa de Tortilla (creamy)...... 59 Sopa dc Chacales...... $9 Spiced tomato broth, pulled dikkcn, cream, Com soup, toped w/cilantro, crema. TortilLis topped Avocado, tordlla strips cotija. PLATO FUERTE
Polio en Mole Poblano...... S25 Chile en Nogada...... $25 Range chicken over homemade Mole, Picsdillo, apples, peach, tomato, onions, almonds, toasted sesame seeds served with rice. plantain, lopped Nogada sc, parsley, Granada.
Bistec Mole Amarillo...... S38 Callo de Hacha...... $32 Grilled Ribeye, lamal over Mole Verdc. Seared scallops in Mole Amarillo, black beans, cborchoyotcs. masa dumplings green beans.
Salmon Maya...... $32 Cochinito Amolado...... $28 Pan seared Salmon in herbs, lump crab, Slow braise pork Shank, roasted potatoes, Mole rojo on top of achtote com purcC. Arugub salad. cactus sabd.
Camaron a la Parrilla...... $30 Vegetarian plate...... $24 5 large head on Shrimp over cream rice. Roasted potato, purple and whhe Couiinower. roasted carrots, baby squash over Mole Amarillo.
Chile en Nogada Vegan style...... $20 Hongos, apples, peach, tomato, onions, almonds, plantain, topped Nogada sc, parsley, Granada.
TACOS-TACOS
Al Pastor Tucos...... $10 Cabrito Tacos...... $12 Grilled odobo marinated purk . saUa dc Alba/lil Slow cook shredded Goat, Refritos. Coiija Cheese. Pickled Red onions, CUantrO- Esquites, Cilantro.
Tinga de Polio...... $10 Pescado (seafood) tacos ..$10.....$14 Shredded Chicken. Tinga sauce. Avocado I iaiibul fish or Shrimp Marinated with Citrus & Herbs. Cilantro. Cremo, Ptcklcd Onion. Topped with Avocado and Apple Chipotle Slaw. iluitlacochc (vegetarian)Tacos...... $10 Asada Tacos...... S12 Hutdacochc, Ccbolla, Rparotc, serrono, guocamolc. Salsa de Albaflil, Avocado, Ccbolla. Cilantro.
Flor de Calabaza (vegetarian) Tacos...S10 Squash Flower tacos. SIDES
Blanco Rice...... S6 Esquites...... S6 Jack Cheese, Cirecn Chiles. Crcma.Com. Mexican sled, Cotija, Lime, chib piquin
Black Beans and white Rice...... S5 Rojo Rice...... $5 Peas. vorroLs tomaiu sc.
Refrilos...... SS Yucca Fries...... $6 Refried Ayoede beans, Chorizu. Cotija. Cotija, Cilontro.Crcma dc Chipotb.
Nopalcs (cactus)...... $6
POSTRES
Churros y Chocolate...... $12 Pulque Tres Leches Cake,...... SI 0 Small Pheher of Hot Chocolate, foamed Traditional White Cake con 3 Leches and Churros • serves Two. and Pulque.
Flan dc Cafi...... „S10 Mueganos...... $10 Chooo Cake, coffee flavor flan with Cajeta. Puff pastry with Corumelo and lee cream.
Tamalitos dc Dulce...... $9 3 mini tamales, choco, Fresa and Com.
LUNCH
Pambazo...... $10 Torta de Milanesa...... $ 10 Pork Sandwich dunk in Top round steak Torta, LTD. avocado. Guajilb chili sc.
Soft shell Crab Torta...... $ 10 Torta de Vegetables (Vegan)....$9 Grilled Crab, tomato, onions. Cilantro Cirilled Purtobello, asparagus, bell pepper. Cilantro Cream chipotle Oaxaca cheese, xoconostb dressing.
Eggplant mush Sandwich....,$9 Tacos...... $6....fish $8 Grilled eggplant, tomato, red onion (2) tacos of your choice. Chicken, Beef. Pork, white rice orxl black beans. Fiautas...... $6 3 rolls flautas of your choice. Chicken or Pork, rbe and chorizn refried beans. Para tomar - Beverages
Soda Mexicana in the botle:
Manzanita - Coca Cola - Fanta - 7 UP - Sprite - Sangria.....$2.75
Aguas Frescas -
Jamaica - Pina - Orchata - Chilacayota - $3.50 - IceTe.... $2.50
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