Title
Liquor License - That One Mini Mart
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 97867.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Shamsher Singh, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2720 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was April 11, 2020. However, the applicant has 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 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:
“I hold a certificate for 'The Basic Liquor Law Training'. This training provided me the opportunity of learning the importance and significance of obtaining a beer and wine license. I am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about beer and wine license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting trouble with law and authorities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood to buy beer and wine. The location will be convenient for the people in neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the owner with running a store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe, secure and convenience place for the customers to purchase quality liquor.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on possible hidden ownership, lack of oversight of the business, and failure to truthfully disclose the source of funding for the business. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - That One Mini Mart
Liquor License Map - That One Mini Mart
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - That One Mini Mart
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.