Title
Liquor License - N & A Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 10076970.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Naveen Ali, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2247 N. 32nd St., Ste. A & B
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
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 was March 30, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
Gus's New York Pizza & Bar (Series 12)
13824 W. McDowell Road, Ste. A100, Goodyear
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:
“I have multiple businesses with current liquor licenses in them. I have experience with keeping the liquor licenses current and up to date. I am fimilar with the law and regulations. In one location I had the license for six years and the other for two years without any violations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The location that I am applying for has been a staple at the community for nearly 15 years. And is a sort of moms & pops location where the customers are known by first names and it's a very friendly environment.”
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 - N & A Market
Liquor License Map - N & A Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.