Agenda Date: 12/10/2014
Subject:
Title
Resolution to approve a liquor license application for Rancho La Playa LLC, d/b/a 3 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, 3625 West Bowles Avenue #16, Littleton, Colorado
Body
Presented By:
Kristin Schledorn, City Attorney
ISSUE
Whether to issue a hotel and restaurant liquor license to Rancho La Playa LLC, d/b/a 3 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, 3625 West Bowles Avenue #16, Littleton, Colorado.
INTRODUCTION/HISTORY AND FACTS
Rancho La Playa LLC, d/b/a 3 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, has submitted an application to the City Clerk's office for a hotel and restaurant liquor license.
LEGAL OPINION
The following requirements are necessary for issuance of the license:
1. Notice (C.R.S. ? 12-47-311)
The posting and publication requirements of the Colorado Liquor Code have been met as follows:
Publication:
Notice of hearing was published in the local newspaper on November 27, 2014
Posting:
Notice of hearing was posted on the premises on November 28, 2014 (see attached affidavits)
2. Possession of the premises (C.R.S. ? 12-47-301(3)(b))
The applicant has submitted a copy of a lease dated September 11, 2013
3. Suitability of the premises (C.R.S. ? 12-47-309(3))
The applicant has submitted a floor plan (see attached floor plan)
4. Whether existing similar liquor licenses in the designated neighborhood are inadequate to meet the needs and desires of the neighborhood (C.R.S. ? 12-47-312(2)(a))
When considering this requirement, the Authority should refer to C.R.S. ? 12-47-312(2)(a) which states:
C.R.S. 12-47-312 Results of investigation-decision of authorities. (2)(a) Before entering any decision approving or denying the application, the local licensing authority shall consider, except where this article specifically provides otherwise, the facts and evidence adduced as a result of its investigation, as well as any other facts, the reasonable re...
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