Title
Liquor License - Ash & Ale Co. - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 319581.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jared Repinski, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5555 E. Bell Road, Suite 18
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 25, 2025.
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: information about any 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.
Los Amigos Market (Series 9)
4141 N. 35th Avenue, Ste. 14, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 80
Liquor license violations: None
Lucky's Liquor (Series 9S)
2328 N. 16th Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 3
Liquor license violations: None
AKO Liquor (Series 9)
5928 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Smokey Booze (Series 9)
5270 N. 59th Avenue, Ste. 7 and 8, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In October 2023, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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 been representing liquor licensed establishments in Arizona for over 15 years.”
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 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.
Attachments
Attachment A - Ash & Ale Co. - Data
Attachment B - Ash & Ale Co. - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.