Title
Liquor License - Whole Foods Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09071005 & 09071005S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Roff, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
7111 E. Mayo Blvd.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license, plus sampling privileges for a grocery store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 7 - Beer & Wine Bar and a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 9, 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 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 am an officer of an entity that holds hundreds of liquor licenses throughout Arizona and the United States.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Whole Foods Market offers a variety of natural/fresh food choices, as well as beer and wine. Many customers have requested to purchase spirituous liquor in addition to their current food/beverage inventory. Applicant would like to offer its customers 21 and over the option of purchasing spirits to their shopping experience.”
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 - Whole Foods Market
Liquor License Map - Whole Foods Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.