File #: 17-3410   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/21/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - 7-Eleven #19668J
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - 7-Eleven #19668J

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076874.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Nicholas Guttilla, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

2843 N. 24th St.

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 8

 

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 as 7-Eleven #19668G and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is June 27, 2017.

 

Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.

 

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:

“7-Eleven, Inc. is a major convenience store retailer in the U.S. with thousands of stores in many states, some of which are operated by Corporate and some of which are operated by Franchisees. This store will now be operated as a Corporate store. 7-Eleven, Inc. has a strict, comprehensive, and successful training program and record regarding alcohol sales both inside and outside of Arizona. 7-Eleven, Inc. depends on its reputation regarding responsible operation of its stores and takes liquor compliance very seriously.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.