Title
Liquor License - M2J Beer Wine & Mart - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 323826.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Omer Muradi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2651 W. Glendale Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. 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 March 17, 2025.
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
Three valid letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from North Glen Square Neighborhood Association, Lane Avenue Block Watch, and Ocotillo Glen Community Alliance. They feel that there are sufficient liquor licenses in the area and the area has experienced an increase in crime; therefore, they believe that adding another liquor license will not add to, or benefit, the community's quality of life.
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 project manager in construction with Maricopa county and managed multiple multiple million project, was in communication with city of phoenix during construction.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“There are not many general stores, for the public's convenience it is very near to the residen on south of the mentioned property.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received; however, after reviewing the application in its entirety, staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - M2J Beer Wine & Mart - Data
Attachment B - M2J Beer Wine & Mart - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.