Title
Liquor License - CVS/pharmacy #10615
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09070474.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jason Morris, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5450 W. Happy Valley Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a retail pharmacy. 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 January 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 11, 2017.
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 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:
“CVS/pharmacy holds approximately 6,500 licenses to sell alcoholic beverages throughout the United States and has comprehensive measures in place, including training programs, to ensure compliance with alcohol-related laws and regulations. CVS/pharmacy has over 145 stores in Arizona, the majority of which hold a Series 9/liquor store or Series 10/beer & wine store license with an excellent record with the state liquor department.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“CVS/pharmacy is committed to providing quality goods and service to its customers. The ability to see alcoholic beverages assures that customers are conveniently and substantially served by a responsible retailer.”
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
Liquor License Data - CVS/pharmacy #10615
Liquor License Map - CVS/pharmacy #10615
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.