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.