Title
Liquor License - Thomas C Store Beer Wine & Groceries
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076958.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rani Shaba, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2843 N. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 Feb. 19, 2018.
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.
Gary's Liquor (Series 9)
2131 N. 24th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 6
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
One letter supporting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Greater Green Gables Neighborhood Association. They appreciate the fact the applicant has improved the interior and exterior appearance of another convenience store in the area owned by the applicant. That location is welcoming, well lit, clean and safe. They believe the applicant will have the same positive impact at this new location. They feel the applicant is an asset to the neighborhood and support the issuance of this license.
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 manage Gary's Liquor over 14 months now. I train all my employees to follow the liquor laws and rules. I've had no problems since.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“1) Add jobs to the community. 2) Offer wide variety of fine wine & craft beer.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Thomas C Store Beer Wine & Groceries
Liquor License Map - Thomas C Store Beer Wine & Groceries
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.