Title
Liquor License - Kwikiez
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 156712.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Francisco Arias Jr., Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1701 S. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine 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 Dec. 15, 2021.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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 studied and understand the liquor Law and recenty completed the Title 4 Basic on Premise and management Liquor Law Training Certification. I also have 26 years of experience working at Grocery Stores, Convenient Stores, Restaurants, and Beer, Liquor, Tobacco Retailers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I would like to offer a Drive Thru ONLY mini mart. This would help enforce Arizona Liquor Laws. Underage Beer Runs theft by intoxicated individuals would be eliminated. Our employees can concentrate one Drive Thru customer at a time and verify Identifiction, and provide BEER/WINE responsably.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kwikiez
Liquor License Map - Kwikiez
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.