Title
Liquor License - Saratoga Ridge Marketplace
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 23281.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Phuljit Singh, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1460 E. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: R-4A
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 11, 2018. 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.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
7th St. Hotspot Cafe & Market (Series 10)
16220 N. 7th St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 712
Liquor license violations: None
Quickfill (Series 10)
831 E. Warner Road, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Circle Seven Mart (Series 10)
415 E. McKellips Road
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In May 2008, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from underage buyer and for selling, giving, furnishing underage person with alcohol.
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 running & operating two convenience stores for the past 3 years. I have completed successfully Title 4 management liquor law training twice in past 3 years. I will be involved in daily day to day operations and will train all my employes in liquor laws & rules.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The store is located inside an apartment complex which will be a great convenience of the residents of and around the property.”
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 - Saratoga Ridge Marketplace
Liquor License Map - Saratoga Ridge Marketplace
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.