Title
Liquor License - Yogie's Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 118858 & 118858S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Joenisha Vinson, Agent
License Type
Series 10 & 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
610 W. Dunlap Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-1
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 Nov. 2, 2020.
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 am a mature adult who is very capable of handling any situation I'm placed in with composure. I've been in situations where I had to lawfully to resposibility, customers usually don't like rules but I follow them.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I have every intention on running my business the way its should be ran. I have a clean record, which means I'm adamant about peace. The community is definitely in good hands.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on a recent liquor license application denial for another location owned by the applicant for gaming violations and the seizure of evidence and contraband related to the sale of illegal drugs. Staff also recommends disapproval of the sampling privileges due to the premises being located within 300 feet of a church or school and the store having approximately 40 percent of shelf space dedicated to beer and wine, which is below the 75 percent minimum required by state law to qualify for sampling privileges. Based on the reasons listed, the applicant has not demonstrated the capability, qualifications and reliability to hold and control a liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Yogie's Market
Liquor License Map - Yogie's Market
Liquor License Police Department Recommendation - Yogie's Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.