Title
Liquor License - 7-Eleven #25730 D
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 48014.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sudershan Kalsi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1601 E. Southern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 8
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 March 18, 2019.
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.
7-Eleven #26062C (Series 10)
2401 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 49
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:
“I am currently the franchisee and responsible operator of a 7-Eleven convenience store. I have been a 7-Eleven franchisee since 2001 and have completed an extensive corporate training program regarding the operation of 7-Eleven stores and have completed basic and management liquor training by an authorized trainer, as required by Arizona 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:
“This location has been a 7-Eleven store for many years. I will operate the store in the same responsible manner as my other store and with the high standards required of 7-Eleven franchisees. I plan to continue to provide quality service to the neighbors of this store, and to the general public which they have enjoyed and have come to rely on for many years.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 7-Eleven #25730 D
Liquor License Map - 7-Eleven #25730 D
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.