Legislation Details

File #: 26-1919   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/23/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - New York Butcher Shop - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - New York Butcher Shop - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - New York Butcher Shop - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - New York Butcher Shop - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 409414.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juanita Esparza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10S - Addition of Sampling Privileges for a Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

28325 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 1

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 2

 

This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a specialty market. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 5, 2026.

 

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.

 

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:

“This statement is submitted on behalf of NYBS AZ, LLC in support of its application for a liquor license. NYBS AZ, LLC is a duly organized and registered business entity committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. NYBS AZ, LLC affirms that is capable, qualified and reliable to hold and maintain a liquor license. The company and its management are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“This statement is submitted on behalf of NYBS AZ, LLC in support of its liquor license application. The company is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and affirms that capable, qualified, and reliable to hold and maintain a license. The public convenience and best interest of the community will be serviced because the establishment will provide a safe, professionally managed environment, meet local demand and support economic activity in the area”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - New York Butcher Shop - Data

Attachment B - New York Butcher Shop - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.