Title
Liquor License - Soon's Market - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 364643.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sayed Ahmed, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
5201 S. 15th Avenue
Zoning Classification: R1-6
Council District: 7
This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 20, 2025.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.
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.
Da-Lite Market & Liquor (Series 9)
4402 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 19
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 owned many stores. I have never had any liquor violations and I am currently Title 4 trained.”
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.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.