Title
Liquor License - MKS Quick Stop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076862.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mahmoud Hamdan, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1049 W. Hatcher Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 as Circle K Food Stores Inc. #530 and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was May 19, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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
Four letters, and one petition with four signatures protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from local businesses. They feel that there are sufficient liquor licenses in the area and that adding another liquor license will not add to, or benefit the community's quality of life.
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 more than five years experience in working and supervising the operations of a beer and wine store. I will obtain certification in the liquor laws. I will operate this business in accordance with the law.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending 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.