File #: 18-0663   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/21/2018 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Pride
District: District 5

Title

Liquor License - Pride

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076818.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Charanjit Bajwa, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

2440 W. Bethany Home Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 5

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 31, 2018.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

Pride (Series 10)

4121 W. Bell Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 26

Liquor license violations: None

 

Pride Travel Center (Series 10)

5240 S. Sunland Gin Road, Casa Grande

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Pride (Series 10)

48710 Vicksburg Road, Salome

Calls for police service:  N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Pride (Series 10)

1734 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe

Calls for police service:  N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: In December 2017, a fine of $7,500 was paid for failure to protect the safety of patrons and employee intoxicated or disorderly while on duty.

 

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:

“Own & operating C-Store/Gas station with Liquor License since 2004 in AZ.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.