File #: 20-0789   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/15/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Amigo Liquor & Market
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Amigo Liquor & Market

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070528.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Zahid Ullah, Agent

 

License Type

Series 9 - Liquor Store

 

Location

801 N. 16th St.

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 8

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 27, 2020.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

Hermano's Food Market (Series 9)

1340 Grand Ave., Phoenix

Calls for police service: 7

Liquor license violations: In March 2005, a fine of $750 was paid for selling liquor to an intoxicated or disorderly person.

 

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 business has served the nearby residents and the traveling public for more than ten(10) years.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application 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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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