Title
Liquor License - VT Store 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 281884.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5105 W. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a liquor store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in May 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 30, 2024.
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 confident in my ability to responsibly manage and operate a business with a liquor license, supported by a track record of reliability and qualifications. My experience, commitment t compliance, and understanding of regulatory requirements make me a suitable candidate for holding a liquor license in the City of Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of the liquor license is deemed necessary for public convenience and is in the best interest of the community. This decision is grounded in careful consideration of factors that contribute to the overall well-being of our community, fostering responsible and regulated access to alcoholic beverages.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - VT Store 2 - Data
Attachment - VT Store 2 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.