Title
Liquor License - Jimmy's Quick Stop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 139294.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Akram Jabaieh, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2344 W. Glendale Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 9 - Liquor Store, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 24, 2021.
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
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.
AK Quick Stop (Series 10)
8802 S. Central Ave, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 20
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
Four letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from North Glen Square Neighborhood Association, Lane Avenue Block Watch, Washington Park Neighborhood Association, and Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association. They feel that the issuance of a liquor license to this location would not be in the best interest of the community and that the need and convenience of the community is met with other existing liquor licenses.
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 hold a certificate for The Basic Liquor Law Training. This training provided me the opportunity of learning the importance and significance of obtaining a beer and wine license. I am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about beer and wine license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting in trouble with law and authorities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood to buy beer and wine. The location will be convenient for the people in neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the owner with running a store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe, secure and convenience place for the customers to purchase quality liquor.”
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. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Jimmy's Quick Stop
Liquor License Map - Jimmy's Quick Stop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.