Title
Liquor License - Los Altos Ranch Market - Phoenix 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09070650.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5802 W. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a grocery 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 Jan. 28, 2018.
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:
“The owners of Los Altos Ranch Markets have several locations throughout California and Nevada. The company has years of experience operating grocery stores with liquor licenses. The company is very strict with their liquor sales and have held on site certified liquor training classes to ensure compliance will all liquor laws. They will also conduct random compliance checks.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“With busier schedules and comfort customers choose to shop at grocery stores that provide the convenience everything needed including alcoholic beverages. This grocery store has offered this service for many years and would like to continue to do so. Los Altos Ranch Markets are not just a business in the neighborhood but are part of the communities they serve. They believe in contributing to the communities in which they work and live. They believe in providing fresh quality products inexpensively to their clients.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Los Altos Ranch Market - Phoenix 2
Liquor License Map - Los Altos Ranch Market - Phoenix 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.