Title
Liquor License - Grab N Go
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 271613.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jared Repinski, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2709 W. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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 Feb. 10, 2024.
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.
Grab N Go 808 (Series 10)
5835 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 56
Liquor license violations: None
A-1 Food & Liquor Store (Series 9)
6514 W. Bethany Home Road, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Chandler Liquors & Foods (Series 9)
554 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
Four letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from the North Glen Square Neighborhood Association, Ocotillo Glen Neighborhood Association, Lane Avenue Block Watch, and the Glen Canyon Vista Neighborhood Association. They believe that there are already sufficient liquor licenses in the area to meet the need and convenience of the neighborhood. They are concerned that the license application agent, Jared Repinski, has not responded to requests for a meeting with the neighborhood. Therefore, they oppose the issuance of this liquor license.
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 been representing liquor licensed establishments in Arizona for over 15 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tourism plays an important role in our local economy and liquor licensed establishments (the sale of alcohol) is a very important aspect of tourism. Therefore, if the City of Phoenix continues to lead the State of Arizona by approving quality and diverse businesses (restaurants, bars, microbreweries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, special events, convenience / liquor / grocery stores and gas stations) similar to this proposed liquor licensed business, all businesses will prosper.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application. Additionally, staff notes that 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 - Grab N Go - Data
Attachment - Grab N Go - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.