Title
Liquor License - Speedway Food Mart
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 36266.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gagandeep Bola, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
5201 S. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2 SPVTABDO
Council District: 8
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 is Dec. 28, 2018.
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:
“I have ten plus years of retail experience selling beer and tobacco to adults of legal age. I am very responsible with selling beer and wine to individuala's of legal age.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Very conveniet to the community and neighbors of business location to be able to grab a cold beer or wine after a long day at work or to enjoye the weekend with family or friends.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Speedway Food Mart
Liquor License Map - Speedway Food Mart
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.