Title
Liquor License - Monsoon Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 163383.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Michela Ricci, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3508 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. 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 Dec. 3, 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
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 owned my first small business (Early Bird Coffee) for over 4 years and have maintained 100% compliance with all city departments, and state departments including required permitting and routine inspections. In previous roles throughout my career I have worked with multiple local, beloved breweries in Phoenix and have experience with the invenotry management, regulations and the admin work required to maintain a liqour license.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Monsoon Market will be a neighborhood market, within walking distance of multiple established neighborhoods and will provide access to not only local beer and natural wine but also fresh, local food items and pantry staples along with retail home items for any occasion. Monsoon will provide a neighborhood market in an area where grocery markets are solem and not easily accessible by foot to surrounding neighborhoods.”
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 - Monsoon Market
Liquor License Map - Monsoon Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.