Title
Liquor License - Speedy Stop Liquors
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070499.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Minesh Patel, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5033 S. 16th St.
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. 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 April 19, 2021.
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.
Herbal Nail & Spa In Laveen (Series 7)
5185 W. Baseline Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 12
Liquor license violations: None
Ray Mini Mart (Series 10)
797 E. Ray Road, Gilbert
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 have run a liquor store in the City of Chandler before and I currently have a gas station with a beer and wine license. I have many years experience in the industry. I have also taken appropriate training classes regarding liquor.”
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 has been serving the local community for many years. We provide the essentials the community is looking for within walking distance and help the community by providing the household needs they need at prices they can afford. It is a local favorite and many repeat customers numerous times during the day."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Speedy Stop Liquors
Liquor License Map - Speedy Stop Liquors
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.