Title
Liquor License - Huichos Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 74722.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1042 N. 26th St.
Zoning Classification: R-3
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience market. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 2, 2019.
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 have been working in the off sale liquor industry for over five years. Throughout this time I have learned how to determine if a customer is intoxicated or under the legal drinking age. I am aware of young customers asking older persons to purchase alcohol and have refused the sale. I will be attending alcohol training Basic and Management on 9/27/19.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“A convenience store has been at this location for many years. Due to some research there also was a Series 10 Beer & Wine license at this location. I want to be involved with the surrounding neighborhood to assist in keeping the neighborhood safe and clean. I have a family of my own and know how important it is to live in a safe community and also offer the convenience of shopping close by.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Huichos Market
Liquor License Map - Huichos Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.