Title
Liquor License - Ponderosa Carniceria
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 70543.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rosa Murrieta, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2340 E. Union Hills Drive
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
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 does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales within 300 feet of a residential district. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in October 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 20, 2019.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Chennai Chetinaad Palace (Series 12)
2814 W. Bell Road, #1454 & 1455, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 28
Liquor license violations: None
La Familia Carniceria (Series 10)
2801 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 15
Liquor license violations: None
Carniceria Mi Ranchito #2 (Series 10)
5035 W. Southern Ave., #110, Laveen
Calls for police service: 11
Liquor license violations: None
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 got experience & training for selling #10 liquor series. I have been in this kind of business for past 15+ years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I do have knowledge & limits on selling liquor. So this place will be selling BBQ which might interest the public to have liquor with it.”
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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Ponderosa Carniceria
Liquor License Map - Ponderosa Carniceria
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.