Title
Liquor License - In & Out Convenience
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 009070006684.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nirav Patel, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
6024 N. 23rd Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. 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 Nov. 14, 2021.
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.
Heena Mini Mart (Series 9)
2202 E. Route 66, Flagstaff
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Shell Cave Creek (Series 10)
31414 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 4
Liquor license violations: None
Herbal Nail & Spa (Series 7)
6590 N. Scottsdale Road, #150, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Pebblestone Market (Series 9)
3399 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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 am currently an operator of 2 store with liquor license for past 17 years and I have not had and issues or any type of denial. I operate all my store to the best of my capability and with capable employees.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location will continue to provide a convenient location to purchase liquor for the people in the neighbhour hood with easy access. The location is also very easily accessible off Bethany Home Road and it is right on 23rd Ave.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - In & Out Convenience
Liquor License Map - In & Out Convenience
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.