Title
Liquor License - One Stop Store - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 328089.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Mohammed Hamideh, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
12839 N. Cave Creek 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 60-day limit for processing this application is March 14, 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 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 held a liquor license previously. I'm an extremely responsible individual and a family person.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a great convenience to our community and the public as the store offers a big variety of products that each household needs. A walking distance from our neighbors."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - One Stop Store - Data
Attachment B - One Stop Store - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.