Title
Liquor License - West Side Smoke Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 132070.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sarkhdon Yonathan, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2709 W. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a tobacco shop. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 1, 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
Four letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from Lane Avenue Block Watch, North Glen Square Neighborhood Association, Alta Vista Neighborhood Block Watch and Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association. There are concerns regarding the proximity to a nearby school, and they feel the need and convenience of the community is already met with the existing two licenses that are directly across the street from the proposed location. There are also concerns the issuance of the license in a high crime area will create instability within the neighborhood.
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 an a responsible member of society and have never been arrested or convicted of any crimes. I have previouly owned a liquor store and managed the sales within all local and fereral regulations. I have registered for all required classes and will comply with all regulations to insure all sales will be legal. I plan on being present and involved in all daily activities pertaining to the business and daily sales.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will provide personalized service to members of the community to ensure their grocery needs are met with daily provision.”
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. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - West Side Smoke Shop
Liquor License Map - West Side Smoke Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.