Title
Liquor License - ALDI #157
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 162128 and 162128S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
5775 W. Baseline Road
Zoning Classification: S-1 (Approved R-3 and C-2)
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store with sampling privileges. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 24, 2021.
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.
ALDI #156 (Series 10)
2844 S. Alma School Road, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
ALDI #160 (Series 10)
24665 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
ALDI #161 (Series 10)
845 N. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
ALDI #165 (Series 10)
1801 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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:
“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor sales. We also conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a full-service grocery store serving the surrounding community and visiting public customers Sunday thru Saturday. While alcoholic beverage sales will generate a small percentage of the overall sales, the investment in a liquor license is requested as a service and convenience to the customers as an integral part of the shopping experience. The inclusion of beer & wine will allow customers the same service that they would experience at other local supermarkets. We'll strive to become a valuable member of the community and will work hard to help the neighborhood achieve their development goal and continually improve the character of the neighborhood.
Our grocery store will be a desirable and unique addition to the community. Our store’s location is the perfect convenience for those who work nearby. The office employees on N. West Ave and the retail store and restaurant workers on W. Shaw Ave. will find our store’s location to be an ideal advantage with the ability to drop in and purchase everyday groceries that have been curated solely for them. In addition, our store’s placement will be beneficial to the passersby’s who are running an errand at the Bank of West on W. Shaw Ave or the Citi Bank ATM on N. West Ave. We will also be the perfect accommodation to those who want to pick up the groceries for dinner after their afternoon coffee at the nearby coffee shops.
Our store will prove to be extremely desirable to the public by providing area residents, visitors and nearby workers with the unique experience to “shop differently”. This experience allows those in the community to have a faster, easier and smarter way to save money on high quality groceries. We want to provide our community with nothing but the best source of everyday food items while providing savings. We source only the best for our shelves are quick to spot the latest must-haves and work hard to bring them to ALDI stores without the trendy prices. We also source delivered-daily produce, fresh meats and fish, and carry an extensive line of organics, gluten-free and vegan foods.
In 2015, we removed certified synthetic colors, added MSG, and partially hydrogenated oils from all of our exclusive brand food products. These reformulated products are the exact same high-quality and taste shoppers expect from ALDI exclusive brands the most popular of which include our seasonal treat of Belgian Cocoa Dusted Truffles, our Paw Patrol Chicken Nuggets made of white meat and whole grain bread crumbs and our keto diet-friendly L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Card Bread.
I respectfully request that the Arizona Department of Liquor finds that Public Necessity and Convenience would be served by the issuance of a liquor license to the requested premises. This is founded on 2 basic principles:
1. To offer great shopping items that are unique to the area.
2. To create a shopping environment where customers feel comfortable and welcome.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - ALDI #157
Liquor License Map - ALDI #157
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.