Title
Liquor License - 7 - Eleven #22886E
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 115541.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sunil Mutreja, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3912 E. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 Oct. 27, 2020.
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 been vetted by 7- Eleven to be a qualified franchisee. I have completed an extensive corporate training program regarding the responsible operation of a 7-Eleven store and have completed basic and management liquor training by an authorized trainer, as required by Arizona liquor laws. In addition, 7-Eleven franchisees have corporate training and support personnel to assist and oversee its franchisees.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been a 7-Eleven store for many years. I will operate the store in the same responsible manner and with the high standards required of 7-Eleven franchisees. I plan to continue to provide quality service to the neighbors of this store, and to the general public which they have enjoyed and come to expect for many years.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 7 - Eleven #22886E
Liquor License Map - 7 - Eleven #22886E
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.