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File #: 25-1071   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - District 8
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - District 8

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 334380.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

John Curtis II, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

6128 S. 35th Avenue

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 8

 

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 business is currently under construction with plans to open in July 2025.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 26, 2025.

 

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 an extensive statement. A copy is available upon request to the City Clerk's Office at 200 West Washington Street, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

 

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 A - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - Data

Attachment B - Walmart Fuel Center #3771 - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.