Title
Liquor License - Village Liquors
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070640.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Hosam Arikat, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
3143 E. Greenway Road, Ste. 907
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 20, 2018.
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 worked as a liquor store manager for many years. I am familiar with the laws and regulations regarding liquor stores. I can ensure compliance. I know how to manage a liquor store.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I am buying an existing liquor store that is in compliance. I believe that the store has been in existence at this location for many years with no incidents or violations of law. The store is located in a shopping center and is removed from pedestrian traffic. The store does have a drive through window for service and it will continue if approved.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Village Liquors
Liquor License Map - Village Liquors
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.