Title
Liquor License - Sami's Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 201702.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3202 W. Roosevelt St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 4
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 30, 2022. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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:
“For the past few years I have been a stay at home mother. However, I have worked as a cashier at my fathers market in the past. I have experience carding customers and recognizing if someone is obviously intoxicated. I scheduled my basic and management liquor law training on July 15, 2022 to ensure I am familiar with all liquor laws and to prevent sales to underage and obviously intoxicated customers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing convenience store selling household items and beer and wine. My father gifted the store to me after having operated it for 30 years and serving the neigboring community. I am grateful to own a business in the city of Phoenix and will follow all state, city and health laws to protect my customers.”
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 - Sami's Market
Liquor License Map - Sami's Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.