Title
Liquor License - Thunderbird Liquor
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070012.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Vinal Patel, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
4920 W. Thunderbird Road, Ste. 129
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location 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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 4, 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 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 successfully operated a Liquor store and Gas Station for the last 3 years prior to purchasing Thunderbird Liquor on May 2nd 2022. Thunderbird Liquor was issued a #9 Liquor license for 15+ years now. I am very familiar with the rules and regulations as provided under the Title 4 training courses.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This has been a neighborhood Liquor store for over 15 years providing responsible, accountable service to the local community. As the owner of Thunderbird Liquor, public safety is our shared responsibility for everyone who enters my store. Located off 51st Ave and Thunderbird Rd, our customers truly appreciate the convenience we bring for them having a Liquor and Convenience Store closer to their home.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Thunderbird Liquor
Liquor License Map - Thunderbird Liquor
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.