File #: 20-3205   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/6/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Chevron
District: District 7
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Chevron.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Chevron.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Chevron

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 125494.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

2427 W. Thomas Road

Zoning Classification: C-3

Council District: 7

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 11, 2021.

 

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

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.

 

Food Mart (Series 10)

710 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 218

Liquor license violations: In January 2015, a fine of $375 was paid for delinquent taxes.

 

Chevron Gas Station (Series 9)

9080 W. Olive Ave, Peoria

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In October 2009, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.

 

Chevron Food Mart (Series 10)

3925 N. 107th Ave., Avondale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

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:

“The owner holds other liquor licenses in the State of Arizona. He will continue to operate and abide by liquor laws.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“We are a Chevron gas station and would like to offer our customers beer and wine to purchase when they stop in.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Chevron

Liquor License Map - Chevron

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.