Title
Liquor License - In & Out Convenience Store
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 55917.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Hardeep Cheema, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1851 W. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a Beer and Wine 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 was May 12, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 #2608SE (Series 10)
1850 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 229
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
Seventy letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from Neighborhood Associations and local residents. They feel that there are sufficient liquor licenses in the area and 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 many years of experience working in the convenience/retail industry as a manager and as an owner. I have completed the Liquor Law training to better understand the rules and regulation mandated by Arizona Department of Liquor. I am currently franchisee of 7-Eleven Since 2011 and also hold liquor license for this business.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will comply with Arizona Department of Liquor rules and regulations to ensure public safety.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on neighborhood protest.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - In & Out Convenience Store
Liquor License Map - In & Out Convenience Store
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.