File #: 17-2972   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/31/2017 Final action: 5/31/2017
Title: Liquor License - MJ Mini Mart
District: District 3
Related files: 17-3457

Title

Liquor License - MJ Mini Mart

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076867.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Alemu Woldemichael, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

1201 W. Hatcher Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 3

 

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.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application was May 30, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.

 

Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.

 

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 taken the class and passed the test to obtain my alcholic beverage license. I understand the rules & regulations regarding alcholic beverages and will be able to comply with them.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.