File #: 21-2754   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/3/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - In & Out Convenience
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - In & Out Convenience.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - In & Out Convenience.pdf

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.