Title
Liquor License - Quiktrip #1511 - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 399659.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
9677 W. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in April 2027.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 19, 2026.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“The owners of the Quiktrip locations are responsible, experienced, and successful convenient store owners in many locations in Arizona and other states throughout the United States. Managers of all Quiktrip locations have received liquor management training by authorized training providers. The owners, operators and management are committed to following all state, federal and local laws regarding the sale of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of the Series 10 liquor license is in the best interest of the community due to the convenience of a local neighborhood store providing everyday products, including liquor.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that 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 - Quiktrip #1511 - Data
Attachment B - Quiktrip #1511 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.