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File #: 25-2171   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/5/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - District 6
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - District 6

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 359454.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Vaneet Sapra, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store

 

Location

1851 W. Northern Avenue

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 6

 

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 November 17, 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 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:

“I have successfully owned and managed more then 10+ licenses over the past 10 yrs. My proven track record demostrate my ability to comply with liquor laws, operate responsibly and maintain well-managed establilishment.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“It will provide a safe and well managed establishment, create new more jobs, support the local economy and meet community demand in compliance with liquor laws.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - Data

Attachment B - Grab N Go EZ Stop Market - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.