Title
Liquor License - Mi Pueblo Market #2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 206503.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gilda Ralon, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2902 E. Greenway Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. 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 Nov. 8, 2022.
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 have the Capability, Reliability to hold a liquor license because I currently hold 4 series 10 license and one series 12 . Two are in Mesa, Az and four are in Phoenix,AZ. I have been operating a liquor licenses since 2016 with no violations. I follow all laws and make sure all my stores and restaurants follow the regulations and responsibilities of holding a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“My convenience store will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood . to buy beer and wine. the location will be convenient for people in the neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience I have running a store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe and convenience place for customers to purchase goods and liquor.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Mi Pueblo Market #2
Liquor License Map - Mi Pueblo Market #2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.