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File #: 19-0968   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/17/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - West Coasts Petroleum LLC
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - West Coasts Petroleum LLC.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - West Coasts Petroleum LLC.pdf

Title

Liquor License - West Coasts Petroleum LLC

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 52542.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Felicity Heron, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

3610 E. Bell Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 2

 

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.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 24, 2019.

 

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.

 

West Coast Petroleum LLC (Series 10)

825 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

West Coasts Petroleum LLC (Series 10)

8350 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

West Coasts Petroleum LLC (Series 10)

1602 E. Bell Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 16

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 intend to uphold and train all employees the responsibility and importance of following all the rules and guidelines required by law and the responsibility that we all have to ensure our customers and employees and public are safe and protect their well being by doing our part.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“I care about the community that the store exists. I care for public health, safety and well being. I know that by raising the standards of safety and health that the community will benefit.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - West Coasts Petroleum LLC

Liquor License Map - West Coasts Petroleum LLC

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.