Title
Liquor License - Makalu Mart - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 375702.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Bhuvan Chhetri, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
8925 N. 43rd Avenue, Ste. 1 & 2
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was March 24, 2026. However, the applicant submitted a request for more time.
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 have some experience working in a similar environment. We, as a business, will do out best to sell alcholic beverages in a responsible manner and will adhere to all the guidelines outlined in Title 4 training. I have also set strict rules in the store regarding the sale of alcohol and the identification of our customers."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of license will revive an already existing convenience store which serves customers who expect we sell beer and wine. The business also needs new employees which should create a few jobs."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that 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 A - Makalu Mart - Data
Attachment B - Makalu Mart - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.