Title
Liquor License - Extra Mile - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 396906.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
223 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1
Council District: 4
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 June 16, 2026.
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 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: information about any 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.
USA Travel Center (Series 10)
935 W. Beale Street, Kingman
Calls for Police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license Violations: None
Speedy Market (Series 10)
1510 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa
Calls for Police service: NA - not in Phoenix
Liquor license Violations: None
3 A Food Store (Series 10)
2045 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for Police service: 83
Liquor license Violations: None
AAA Food Store (Series 10)
5105 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
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:
“Akbar Rajwani is confident in his ability to responsibly manage and operate a business with a liquor license, supported by a track record of reliability and qualifications. Mr. Rajwani's experience, commitment to compliance, and understanding of regulatory requirements make him a suitable candidate for holding a liquor license in the city of Phoenix.”
"The issuance of the liquor license is deemed necessary for public convenience and is in the best interest of the community. This decision is grounded in careful consideration of factors that contribute to the overall well-being of our community, fostering responsible and regulated access to alcoholic beverages."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Extra Mile - Data
Attachment B - Extra Mile - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.