Title
Liquor License - Gary's Liquor
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09073503S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ray Megael, Agent
License Type
Series 9S - Addition of Sampling Privileges
Location
2131 N. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for the addition of Sampling Privileges to an existing liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 29, 2024.
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.
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 hold a certificate for 'The Basic and Management Liquor Law Training'. This training provided me the opportunity of learning the importance and significance of obtaining a liquor license. I am assured to uphold the laws and regulations about liquor license. I have never been involved in any criminal activity, no record of getting in trouble with law and authorities.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store will provide a safe and secure place for the neighborhood to buy alcahol. The location will be convenient for the people in neighborhood who may not have access to transportation. Adding the long time experience of the owner with running a store while upholding all the laws and regulations, the store will be a safe, secure and convenience place for the customers to purchase quality liquor.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Gary's Liquor - Data
Attachment - Gary's Liquor - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.