Title
Liquor License - Corner Express
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 109403.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Steven Oates, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3202 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 July 4, 2020.
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 am a productive and responsible individual with 40 yrs experience leading retail stores to success using integrity & honesty.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I, and all employee's have been professionly train, and hold certificate, on safe & willful handling and sales of beers & wine. Serving the community with this training as a guide, will assist in the safety and well being of the public.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Corner Express
Liquor License Map - Corner Express
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.