Title
Liquor License - ARCO #42301
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 175428.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Moshe Shlomo, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1602 E. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells 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 Feb. 15, 2022.
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 the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold this liquor license because I have studied and familiarized myself with Arizona liquor laws and intend to adhere to them. I am a firm believer that laws and limitations put in place are for the publics safety. I will up-hold the liquor laws because I care about this community and people in general.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I will serve the best interest of the public with the issuance of this liquor license because I will make sure that my staff and employees follow all of Arizona liquor laws to ensure that the public safety and well being are always top priority."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Finance Department recommendation for disapproval.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - ARCO #42301
Liquor License Map - ARCO #42301
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.