Title
Liquor License - Smoke Zone Beer & Wine
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 37177.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Martel Delly, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
18403 N. 19th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a smoke shop. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales within 300 feet of a residential district. A Use Permit hearing has been scheduled.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 4, 2019.
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 as the applicant have had many years of experience working in an off sale liquor business, growing up my family owned and operated many businesses that have offered this type of liquor license. I have gone through the training and have become familiar with many rules which include always asking for ID, knowing when a customer may be too intoxicated, knowing how to be courteous when having to refuse service, and knowing how to maintain a safe establishment.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I as the applicant will not only offer customers a wide variety of beers and wines to choose from while shopping for other necessities but I will based off prior experience and training know how to do so while obeying all local laws, rules, and ordinances regarding alcohol sales and service and train my staff to do so as well.”
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 - Smoke Zone Beer & Wine
Liquor License Map - Smoke Zone Beer & Wine
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.