Title
Liquor License - Sprouts Farmers Market #49
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 303580.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
9824 W. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: PCD
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license with sampling privileges for a grocery store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 7, 2024.
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:
“Sprouts Farmers Market implements strict alcohol sale policies at all locations throughout Arizona. Employees are required to go through extensive liquor law training and Sprouts Farmers Market conducts regular audits to ensure they comply.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The added service would allow the customer a one stop shop as Sprouts Farmers Market is a full service market.
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
Attachment - Sprouts Farmers Market #49 - Data
Attachment - Sprouts Farmers Market #49 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.