Title
Liquor License - Kwik Corner 305
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 176080.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Subhash Thathi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
305 E. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 4
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 March 5, 2022.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Sinclair 1101 (Series 10)
1101 N. 7th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 66
Liquor license violations: None
Kwik Corner #5059 (Series 10)
5059 W. Olive Ave., Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Mobil Kwik Corner 1957 (Series 10)
1957 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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 am fully trained and have 8 of these stores which I run day to day.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This business been here for more than 30 years and we have lot of regular customer who comes in to buy all the convenience items including bear and wine.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kwik Corner 305
Liquor License Map - Kwik Corner 305
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.