Title
Liquor License - Carioca Shell #68 - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 309102.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Howard Magee, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
6710 W. Broadway Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 7
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 location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in November 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 26, 2024.
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:
“The Carioca Company currently holds over 40 liquor licenses in the State of Arizona. All are in good standing. The Carioca Company is a conscientious liquor license holder with no violations in the past 20 years minimum. Every liquor license application has approved with the State of Arizona, with no denials. Attached you will find the liquor license for this loc. The license reverted back to the State of Arizona (6/1/2024) due to the lengthy permitting process and construction of the facility.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Carioca Company would like to offer all possible shopping opportunities at this new store in the area of S. 67th Ave and W Broadway. Carioca stores have always served the nearby communities with the utmost integrity and consideration. I will also add the location has/had already been approved and licensed for the series 10 liquor license with the State of Arizona and City of Phoenix.”
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
Attachment - Carioca Shell #68 - Data
Attachment - Carioca Shell #68 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.