Title
Liquor License - Carniceria Dos Hermanos y Dollar Store & More - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 368683.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michael Kaffer, Jr., Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1109 W. Hatcher 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 February 14, 2026.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 have worked for Arizona Alcohol Traffic & Firearms for 4 years helping people acquire liquor licenses and become Title Four certified to insure compliance with state and local governmental laws and regulations regarding alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tourism plays an important role in our local economy and liquor licensed establishments (the sale of alcohol) is a very important aspect of tourism. Therefore, if the City of Phoenix continues to lead the State of Arizona by approving quality and diverse businesses (restaurants, bars, microbreweries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, special events, convenience/ liquor / grocery stores & gas stations) similar to this proposed liquor licensed business, all businesses will prosper.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Carniceria Dos Hermanos y Dollar Store & More - Data
Attachment B - Carniceria Dos Hermanos y Dollar Store & More - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.