Title
Liquor License - KWIK 3501
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 282144.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Akash Thathi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3501 W. Union Hills Drive
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 28, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 owned and operated gasoline stations w/ convenience stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area for over 5 years. We presently have 3 operational sites in the City of Phoenix that have never experienced a liquor license violation. We do everything in our power to ensure that we are compliant with all the city, state, and county laws with regards to the sale of beer and wine.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“There is not a significant concentration of grocery stores near our business with the nearest being about 1 mile away. Granting a liquor license to my store would convenience the public by giving the access to a store within walking distance for liquor sales. This would prevent individuals without cars from having to walk significant distances with liquor in hand which can be unsafe.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - KWIK 3501 - Data
Attachment - KWIK 3501 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.