File #: 17-1778   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/1/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - AK Quick Stop
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - AK Quick Stop

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076840.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Akram Jabaieh, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

8802 S. Central Ave.

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 as Sam's Quick Stop #2 and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is March 6, 2017.

 

Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.

 

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 have prior experience in the operation of a convenience store. I will attend liquor training classes to become familiar with Arizona law.”

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.