Title
Liquor License - Carniceria Y Panaderia La Exclusiva
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 256242.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Josh Rios, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1640 N. 36th St. A#105 A106
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a specialty market. 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 Nov. 13, 2023.
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 am receiving a valid training and Certificate of Completion on Basic and Management Title 4 courses. I have had other liquor licensed businesses in Phoenix for years in the past, which licenses had a history of compliance with A. R.S. 4-112(G)(2).”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“There is a demand for the purchase of liquor products at this location. Customers always asking for addling liquor products, so they can buy. This is a retail meat market store conveniently located for the customers at a major road intersection. I intend to serve better my customers who live nearby to able them to save time and make all of their purchases in a single location, like my small store.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval and noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances. The applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Carniceria Y Panaderia La Exclusiva
Liquor License Map - Carniceria Y Panaderia La Exclusiva
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.