Title
Liquor License - Circle K Store #3487
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09070014.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
1875 W. Greenway Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license from Tempe for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales until February 2016 and does not have an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is April 30, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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:
“Circle K requires all store personnel to attend an in-house training program. As part of the Circle K training program must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part of their employee file. Store Managers are required to attend additional in-house training and obtain certification from the Arizoan Department of Liquor License and Control. This certification requires the submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner meets the needs of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand.”
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 - Circle K Store #3487
Liquor License Map - Circle K Store #3487
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.