Title
Liquor License - Point
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 42289.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Myat Thu, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4201 W. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 5
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Feb. 12, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
One petition with 16 signatures and one letter protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The petition is from local residents and the letter is from the Sevilla Neighborhood Association. They feel that there are a sufficient number of businesses with liquor licenses in the area and that the issuance of another license would have a negative impact on the community. They also feel that the applicant does not have enough experience managing a business with a liquor license.
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 experience in the operation of a neighborhood convenience market. From March 2012 to January 2016, I was an employee of a market. From January 2016 to February 2018, I was a partner in the ownership of a market. I have obtained training in the law. I have never had a violation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This neighborhood convenience market is located in a residential area which is currently under-served by this type of market.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application. Staff gave careful consideration to the protests received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Point
Liquor License Map - Point
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.