Title
Liquor License - Casa de Licores
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070704.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Surjit Bola, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
825 E. Broadway Road
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 8
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store.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 Sept. 3, 2022.
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.
Casa Amigos Food (Series 9)
3641 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
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:
“I have experience in the liquor store business since 2006. I understand the responsibility I have as an a store owner and also understand my responsibility in practicing and educating myself and employee's to prevent underage sale of tobacco, lotto and liquor products.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Community will continue to receive convenience and benefit from the neighborhood store, that has been in business in the neighborhood for many years. Help create jobs as a small business and offer help in the community any way possible in it's capacity.”
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.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Casa de Licores
Liquor License Map - Casa de Licores
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.