Title
Liquor License - Del Monte Market - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 405363.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Arif Samnani, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2659 W. Dobbins Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 HP
Council District: 8
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 may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 11, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 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.
Mercado De Amigos (Series 9)
304 W. Pima Street, Gila Bend
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
The Outpost (Series 10)
3685 Highway 68, Kingman
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“1) I am an experienced convenience store business owner, currently own two other convenience store/gas stations. 2) I currently own/operate two other liquor licenses #s 010080012504, 009070028414. 3) My licenses have never been suspended or revoked. 4) I am trained/aware of the responsibilities of owning/operating a liquor license, such as, sale restrictions to minors & intoxicated customer, and supply distribution laws etc.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“1) An alcohol license has been operating at the same location for decades. 2) Access to alcoholic products at that specific location serves a larger set of households nearby, otherwise, a lot of folks will have to drive to a distant location to purchase alcohol. 3) No schools or other specialized organizations exist in the proximity of the store, that would otherwise restrict the issuance of the license."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Del Monte Market - Data
Attachment B - Del Monte Market - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.