Title
Liquor License - MBS Fuel 17
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 153278.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2710 W. Dunlap Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells 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 was Aug. 21, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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:
“The new owner of this convenience store / gas station operates other successful businesses in California. He is knowledgeable and understands how to operate these kind of businesses.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been a convenience store and gas station since with a liquor license since at least 1986. The store is on a very busy intersection at I-17 and Dunlap Ave. The location is always busy with customers from the neighborhood and travelers off the interstate. We would like to continue selling items that are popular with our customers.”
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
Liquor License Data - MBS Fuel 17
Liquor License Map - MBS Fuel 17
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.