Title
Liquor License - Discount Food Market Deli & Smoke Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 56564.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Fandi Bajbouj, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1802 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a Beer and Wine 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 May 17, 2019.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 prior experience in business because I owned a restaurant in Phoenix for five years.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It will permit the continuation of package alcohol sales at a location which has been licensed since December 2001. I am currently operating on an interim permit selling beer and wine products to the customers of the business who desire to purchase such items when they shop. Beer and wine products make up a small percentage of total sales and they are stocked for the convenience of the customers.”
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 - Discount Food Market Deli & Smoke Shop
Liquor License Map - Discount Food Market Deli & Smoke Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.