Title
Liquor License - 2 Sons Food Mart LLC
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 22403.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Maqsood Saeed, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
8941 N. Central Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 Aug. 3, 2018.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“Operated gas station/convenient store with beer & wine license in Scottsdale.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Existing gas station/convenient store with a beer & wine license.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 2 Sons Food Mart LLC
Liquor License Map - 2 Sons Food Mart LLC
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.