Title
Liquor License - Village Liquors - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 374830.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Hosam Arikat, Agent
License Type
Series 9S - Addition of Sampling Privileges for a Liquor Store
Location
3143 E. Greenway Road, Ste. 907
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 16, 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:
“I have over ten years of experience working in the liquor industry and a strong understanding of state and local liquor laws. I hold my own liquor license and have consistently operated in compliance with all legal requirements.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I operate my business in full compliance with liquor laws and responsibly collect and remit sales tax to th City of Phoenix, supporting local community services. I am committed to responsible alcohol sales and maintaining a safe and respectful community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Village Liquors - Data
Attachment B - Village Liquors - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.