Title
Liquor License - Sharks Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 09073624.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ahmad Elsaleh, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
15221 N. 32nd St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience market. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is May 22, 2017.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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.
Sharks Market (Series 10)
15221 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 6
Liquor license violations: In April 2012, a fine of $500 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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 and managed two convenience stores for the past 23 years in two states and have always complied with the laws and regulations. I have completed both basic and management courses and I have all my employees trained with the proper skills of legal and responsible sales and services.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“At Sharks Market we strive to provide a clean and safe enviroment as well as accessible products to our surrounding neighborhoods. Most of our customers are within walking distance to our store and they frequently request that we make liquor purchases available so that will save them the drive to farther stores.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sharks Market
Liquor License Map - Sharks Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.