Title
Liquor License - First Stop Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 135083.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lora Patch, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2610 W. Baseline Road, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-1
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 30, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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:
“I have over 30 years experience operating and managing small businesses. I have the necessary finances and management experience, plus the work ethic and a long history of providing outstanding customer experiences. I treat my customers and my co-workers like family, and will always maintain a nice, clean, safe, friendly and fair business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are in an area that, without our store, would require our customers to travel 1-2 miles in any direction to find the products and services we offer. We offer convenient hours, easy check-out, fair pricing, and a wide selection of products that our neighbors enjoy. We save our customers time, money, travel, and hassle. Our store is clean, well-lit and well stocked.”
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 - First Stop Market
Liquor License Map - First Stop Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.