Title
Liquor License - ARCO AM PM 42445
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 249348.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Siv Dieb, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
7849 N. 43rd Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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 Aug. 28, 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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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:
“I am a respectable business in Phoenix since 2015. I am fully qualified because my business is very secessful and I don't have any complaints against my business. So I am fully capable of all the responsibilities that come with owning a liquor liscense.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am a qualified business owner for many years in the community. Also as a small business owner running a convenience store, it brings equal competition to the market.”
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 - Arco AM PM 42445
Liquor License Map - Arco AM PM 42445
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.