Title
Liquor License - Mercado y Carniceria Sepulveda
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 80808.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gustavo Sepulveda-Zuniga, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1612 W. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience market. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 23, 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
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 managed a store with a liquor license for over 20 years. I have attended all the traning classes to properly follow the liquor laws of Arizona. I have hired and trained, skilled and knowledgeable employees to help me with my business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are offering the neighborhood a family friendly convenience store. That offers a small grocery store and meat market in one convenient location. We will offer a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that will make it convenient for our clients to do their shopping at a family friendly neighborhood convenience store.”
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 - Mercado y Carniceria Sepulveda
Liquor License Map - Mercado y Carniceria Sepulveda
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.