Title
Liquor License - Sunoco Gas Station
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 232403.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Siham Mansour, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3502 W. Dunlap Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 22, 2023.
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.
76 Gas Station (Series 10)
1045 N. 24th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 12
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 experience in managing, operating, and selling beer and wine. I already have another liquor license series 10 under Isho Petroleum, LLC. I am a responsible owner and operator and have had no violation of any sort whether selling liquor, tobacco or any other products. I have recently completed Title 4 Management Liquor Law Training, see attached, please.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has attended to the needs of the neighboring residents and its customers for several Decades serving the customers with liquor related merchandise. The location remains quite convenient for the surrounding residents being close to their liv quarters. This location will hire employees from the neighbors living close by. The business will generate taxes for the city and the state and thus may contribute in helping the city serve the community. We are thus Grandfathering the existing situation.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sunoco Gas Station
Liquor License Map - Sunoco Gas Station
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.