Title
Liquor License - Beer Cave Drive Thru - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 323310.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Abdelhamid Abdelkarim, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
14875 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 9, 2025.
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 have managed liquor stores along with beer & wine stores over the years. My family has been in this business for over 30 years and we always put the community first. I have completed a DLLC-approved Title 4 Basic and Management Training Courses to comply with all state rules and regulations and have no felony convictions. I am also a bona fide Arizona resident and do not have plans of leaving anytime soon. Running a business is not for everyone but rest assured that we will enforce all Liquor rules strictly.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are community people and care about our neighborhood and its wellbeing. We are very aware that there are stores in the areas who do not check ID for minors especially when servicing them at the drive thru. Rest assure we are VERY strict when it comes to IDing and do not tolerate any sort of minors attempting to purchase alcohol. We are also very aware of minors saying they have pictures of their ID on their phones but we know how easy it is to edit the year on a phone therefore we do not accept digital IDs, only physical state IDs.”
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
Attachment - Beer Cave Drive Thru - Data
Attachment - Beer Cave Drive Thru - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.