Title
Liquor License - The One Stop & Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 236304.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Curtis II, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
12839 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 is May 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:
“The One Stop & Shop is a typical neighborhood convenience store. It is located at the site of what has been a Circle K since at least 1984, which has sold beer and wine since that time. The owner of The One Stop & Shop, LLC, Tony Youssef has operated a business in this area for many years and knows the neighborhood and the neighbors personally. Mr. Youssef is a successful local entrepreneur who is committed to ensuring that The One Stop & Shop is operated professionally with the safety and welfare of his patrons, employees and the neighborhood as his top priority. Mr. Youssef's long-time residence in the area and his history of successfully operating retail businesses establishes that he has the capability, reliability, and qualifications to successfully and safely sell alcoholic beverages at its newest location in North Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The current site for The One Stop & Shop has been a convenience store serving the local community for nearly four decades. The One Stop & Shop taking over this location and upgrading it to improve the service and offerings fulfills the need in the community for a convenient place to purchase necessaries, including beer and wine. Thus, the public convenience requires and the best interests of the community will be served by the issuance of a Series 10 liquor license at this location.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The One Stop & Shop
Liquor License Map - The One Stop & Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.