Title
Liquor License - Gary's Liquor
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09073503.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ashor Haron, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
2131 N. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow a drive-through window for the sales of alcohol within 300 feet of a residential district.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 3, 2019.
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 used to own gas station with convenience store where we were selling beer, wine and hard liquor. This experience gave me the opportunity of learning the importance and significance of obtaining a liquor license. I am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about liquor license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting in trouble with the law and authorities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood to buy beer and wine. The location will be convenient for the people in neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the owner with running a store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe, secure and convenience place for the customers to purchase quality liquor.”
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 - Gary's Liquor
Liquor License Map - Gary's Liquor
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.