Title
Liquor License - Sprouts Farmers Market #41
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076968 & 10076968S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 10 & 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
3320 N. 7th Ave.
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow retail liquor sales. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in May 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 25, 2018.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“We are very strict with our liquor sales policies. Our employees go through strict liquor law training and regular audits to ensure they comply.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This would allow the customer a one stop shop as we are a full service market.”
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 - Sprouts Farmers Market #41
Liquor License Map - Sprouts Farmers Market #41
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.