Title
Liquor License - 7-Eleven #23215J
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 199924.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3948 E. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell 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 was Aug. 8, 2022. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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.
7-Eleven #21041H (Series 10)
4101 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 198
Liquor license violations: None
7-Eleven #26062H (Series 10)
2401 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 57
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:
“7-Eleven, Inc. is a major convenience store retailer in the U.S. with thousands of stores in many states, some of which are operated by corporate and some of which are operated by franchisees. This store will operate as a corporate store . 7-Eleven, Inc. has a strict, comprehensive, and successful training program and record regarding alcohol sales both inside and outside of AZ. 7-Eleven, Inc. depends on its reputation regarding responsible operation of its stores and takes liquor compliance very seriously.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store has operated with a Series 10 liquor license for years. Its customers and neighbors have grown accustomed to the one-stop shopping experience, and 7-Eleven will now be operating this location as a corporate store with the intention of improving it and making it the best neighbor it can be.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 7-Eleven #23215J
Liquor License Map - 7-Eleven #23215J
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.