Title
Liquor License - Vallarta Supermarkets #68 - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 369776.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ryan Anderson, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
26 E. Baseline Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 2, 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
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.
Vallarta Supermarkets #67 (Series 9)
5836 E. Camelback Road, 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:
“The owners of the supermarket are responsible, experienced, and successful store owners of other locations in Arizona and California. Its manager has received liquor management training by authorized training providers. The owners, operators and management are committed to following all state, federal and local laws regarding the sale of alcohol.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of the Series 9 liquor license is in the best interest of the community due to the convenience of a local grocery store for everyday products, including liquor.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Vallarta Supermarkets #68 - Data
Attachment B - Vallarta Supermarkets #68 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.