Title
Liquor License - Asiana Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 69830.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Zhen Liu, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4410 W. Union Hills Drive #A-1
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 7, 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:
“My business partners and I have worked in the food services industry--operating/owning grocery stores, restaurants, and food-retailers--for over ten (10) years. I personally have managed this grocery store location for over 2 years. This location had a liquor license under the previous owner and we simply intend to resume those same sales (wine and beer). My business partners and I have never been cited or investigated, by any entity, for improper alcohol sales.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Asiana Market Glendale, LLC is a speciality grocery store featuring international food products. Our clientele cannot get many of these items anywhere else in Arizona. The local community would benefit from being able to purchase beer and wine, both domestic and especially foreign, at a local location they already know and trust. Arizona's diverse demographics would be best served by having a grocery store that can meet its unique need and desire to experience food and beverages from around the world.”
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 - Asiana Market
Liquor License Map - Asiana Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.