Title
Liquor License - Jax Market - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 398444.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sahar Arekat, Agent
License Type
Series 9S - Addition of Sampling Privileges for a Liquor Store
Location
4001 E. Bell Road, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 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.
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 have year of retail and convenience-store management experience and the financial stability to operate responsibly. I am well versed in Arizona Title 4 liquor laws and committed to full compliance. All employees who sell alcohol complete Title 4 Basic Liquor Law Training. My store cards every customer, refuses sales to minors or visibly intoxicated persons, and uses point-of-sale ID verification. I have good moral character with no disqualifying record and keep accurate books, ensuring lawful operation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Jax Market is a neighborhood market at 4001 E Bell Rd, Ste 100, serving local residents who currently have limited convenient options to purchase groceries, everyday goods, and packaged beer, wine, and spirits in a single trip. Issuing the license lets the store fully meet community demand, supports local employment, and generates sales-tax revenue for the City of Phoenix. The store operates responsibly with proper lighting, security, and trained staff, adding convenience without creating a public nuisance, serving the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Jax Market - Data
Attachment B - Jax Market - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.