Title
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 2019) - Liquor License - Medlock Market & Deli
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 52402.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sayel Rabadi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
5127 N. 43rd 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 does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales as an accessory to a convenience market when located within 300 feet of a residential zoning district.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was April 23, 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 letter and one petition with two valid signatures protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Sevilla Neighborhood Association, and the petition is from local residents. They feel that the issuance of a liquor license to this location would not be in the best interest of the community.
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 been working in the neighborhood with my family for 16 years and have never had a problem legally or with customers. I am a hard worker and do not tolerate any wrong doing at or around my place of business. I like to keep my business clean and running the right way.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am not opening another convenience store. I am going to open a neighborhood market. I will have more items than other stores around the area. I will bring in all convenience items plus grocery store items, like household goods, produce, and meats. I will have a neighborhood market that has things that are used daily at home. I know this will be good for the area instead of a vacant building that could be vandalized and attract the wrong type of crowd to our great neighborhood. I will be sure to keep my business and the area around it clean and safe for everyone.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on neighborhood protest. The applicant has not demonstrated that the public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Medlock Market & Deli
Liquor License Map - Medlock Market & Deli
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.