Title
Liquor License - QuikTrip #1419
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 229982.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Perry Huellmantel, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1157 N. 35th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in February 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 7, 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
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
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:
“At QuikTrip, we have demonstrated record of our ability and commitment to act as a reliable and capable retailer. I currently serve as the agent on more 100 liquor licenses in Arizona for QuikTrip Stores. Since I began acting as an agent on QuikTrip liquor licenses in Arizona, we have not received a single citation for a violation of liquor laws. We ensure all store managers have current liquor training and maintain strict standards to ensure all our employees comply with state laws. QuikTrip has proven that it is a responsible operator and our record demonstrates that I - as an applicant - and QuikTrip - as an organization - have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the requested liquor license because this location will provide consumers in the immediate neighborhood competitively priced market-style items at a location where they can purchase necessities (everything from milk to Band-Aids) including extensive beverage offerings beyond beer and wine. Allowing customers to purchase alcohol while shopping for fuel or other items, including food, saves time, reduces road congestion, and the additional competition in the area lowers prices and ensures a high level of service for customers. QuikTrip's clean and modern design offers and experience consistent with the redevelopment of this area and will provide an additional option for gasoline and convenience. The best interest of the community will further be served because QuikTrip is a reliable operator with a demonstrated ability to responsibility sell alcohol in its stores and it will provide consumers in the area with more options and better pricing.”
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.
Liquor License Data - QuikTrip #1419
Liquor License Map - QuikTrip #1419
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.