Title
Liquor License - Stay Thirsty
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076836.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Shahjehan Khatri, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2649 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-3
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 as Tumbleweed Gas Mart #308 and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 14, 2017.
Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.
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:
“I am a proud US citizen with a long history in Phoenix. I am a successful, tax-paying, businessman and professional I am responsible and have the resources to take over the existing gas station and convenience store at the address above. Thank you!”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.