Title
Liquor License - In & Out Convenience
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076901.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
H. J. Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
6024 N. 23rd Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 30, 2017.
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 one hundred eighty 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.
Bell Tower Market & Liquors (Series 9)
6302 W. Bell Road, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In January 1997, a fine of $1,250 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In May 2003, a fine of $2,250 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In August 2008, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In April 2010, a fine of $2,000 was paid for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In June 2012, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In October 2013, a fine of $1,500 was paid for accepting unauthorized forms of ID and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. It was also ordered that the licensee submit current records of Employee Liquor Law training to the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Greenway Market (Series 9)
3502 W. Greenway Road, #17, 18, 19, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 28
Liquor license violations: In October 2009, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In June 2012, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In January 2015, a warning letter was issued for failure to protect the safety of patrons.
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:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards for alcohol sales and service. Managers and staff are trained, or will be, in the techniques of legal and responsible sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"Applicant would like to continue to serve the neighborhood and local visitors with the convenience of one-stop shopping. Customers 21 and over purchasing beer/wine also purchase convenience items; such as, snacks, drinks or household items. Applicant will offer a clean and safe environment for its customers and neighbors."
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 - In & Out Convenience
Liquor License Map - In & Out Convenience
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.