Title
Liquor License - Supply & Sip - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 365693.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jennifer Boustany, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
330 E. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 146
Zoning Classification: DTC - Evans Churchill East
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in February 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is January 25, 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.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Stogies Mart (Series 10)
310 S. 4th Street, Ste. 130, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 19
Liquor license violations: None
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 hold a certificate for 'The Basic Liquor Law Training'. This training provided me the opportunity of learning the importance and significance of obtaining a beer and wine license. I am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about beer and wine license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting in trouble with 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 the neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the managing a convenience store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe, secure and convenience place for the customers to purchase quality alcohol.”
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
Attachment A - Supply & Sip - Data
Attachment B - Supply & Sip - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.