Title
Liquor License - Circle K Store #3384 - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 352493.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Maria Burgess, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
9106 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in April 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 15, 2025.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a local resident. The resident does not support the issuance of the license because they feel that it will bring increased traffic, noise and light pollution, and crime to the area. Additionally, it is near a school and the resident is concerned about unknown consequences that could negatively impact the neighborhood.
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:
“Circle K requires all store personnel to attend an in-house training program. This training is designed to provide a safe and positive customer service environment. As part of the Circle K training program, we provide an Alcohol Training Program that meets the requirements of the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. Employees must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part their employee file. Store Managers are required to attend additional in-house training and obtain certification from the Arizona Department of Liquor License Control. This certification requires submission of fingerprints and includes background investigation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner that meets the need of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending 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.
Attachment A - Circle K Store #3384 - Data
Attachment B - Circle K Store #3384 - Map
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.