Title
Liquor License - Yusef's Middle Eastern Grocery, Restaurant, Deli
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 234600.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jim Khnanisho, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
15238 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 26, 2023.
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 the experience and training due to owning a business for almost 20 years. I also use to manage a restaurant that served alcohol prior to owning my own business. I have a clean criminal record and consider myself a good moral person. Also my community has been supportive of my idea to have a beer and wine license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will be selling beers and wines from the meddittereon. We will mainly carry imported beers and wines that our people are not able to find just anywhere. We also have a big neighborhood around the shop that can benefit from the convienence. Our community is exciting about trying wines from around the world! These beers and wines fit in with many of our grocery products.”
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 - Yusef's Middle Eastern Grocery, Restaurant, Deli
Liquor License Map - Yusef's Middle Eastern Grocery, Restaurant, Deli
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.