Title
Liquor License - R & F Liquor
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070729.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Steve Delly, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
4727 E. Southern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 25, 2022.
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:
“This location has been owned and operated by our family for 24 years. We have always followed Arizona liquor laws and have never had any problems. We have proven ourselves to be conscience business owners.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Being in business a this location for so long, our neighbors and the local community have become our regular patrons. Our neighbors know we operate a reputable business with fair prices.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - R & F Liquor
Liquor License Map - R & F Liquor
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.