Title
Liquor License - Raithu Bazaar - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 402794.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Roopesh Kantala, agent
License Type
Series 10S - Addition of Sampling Privileges for a Beer and Wine Store
Location
3130 E. Union Hills Drive, Suite 101 & 102
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a grocery store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 11, 2026. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
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 a responsible manager running a large active business for over 5 years and have held the license in good standing and feel reliable, capable and qualified to hold a liquor liscence.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As the store is a neighborhood store serving the local community we will keep the best interest of the community and dispense in a safe and secure enviornment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Raithu Bazaar - Data
Attachment B - Raithu Bazaar - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.