Title
(CONTINUED FROM MARCH 22, 2017) - Liquor License - Carniceria Los Reyes #2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076845.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Edel Alcaraz, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2647 W. Glendale Ave., Ste. 8
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow packaged liquor sales within 300 feet of a residential zoning district. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in April 2017.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was March 24, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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.
Carniceria Los Reyes (Series 10)
1603 N. 16th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 9
Liquor license violations: In March 2016, a fine of $375 was paid for delinquent taxes.
Public Opinion
Three 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 the Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association, North Glen Square Neighborhood Association and Lane Avenue Block Watch. They feel there are sufficient liquor licenses in the area to serve the neighborhood and are concerned with the potential impact of the liquor license on an area challenged with crime and blight. They are also concerned the applicant did not reach out to them to discuss his business plan and commitment to the neighborhood.
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 the training to do so, but most importantly the awareness and responsibility to know to whom to sell to within the law and good judgement.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Of the control of whom to sell to as to deter from the area and the community any transients bad crowds, also by controlling what type of alcoholic beverages to sell to keep those customers away.”
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 letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Carniceria Los Reyes #2
Liquor License Map - Carniceria Los Reyes #2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.