Title
Liquor License - Chevron Extramile 7016 - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 384795.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jaskaran Singh, Agent
License Type
Series 9 & 9S - Liquor Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
1113 N. 7th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license with sampling privileges for a convenience store that sells gas. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license. This location requires a Use Permit to allow packaged liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 11, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Garfield Organization. They feel that granting this license would further impact the safety, blight, and overall well-being of the residents in the neighborhood.
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 in this retail business for more then 20 years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Without a community to searve this establishment would not be able to thrive.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting 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. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval.
Attachments
Attachment A - Chevron Extramile 7016 - Data
Attachment B - Chevron Extramile 7016 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.