Title
Liquor License - 76 Gas Station
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 23024.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
David Isaac, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1045 N. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells 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 was Aug. 5, 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.
Metro Shell (Series 10)
3502 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 35
Liquor license violations: In October 2011, a fine of $375 was paid for purchasing from other than primary source, attempted trafficking of stolen property, allowing customer to bring alcohol onto license premises and selling other liquors other than authorized by license.
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 experience in liquor sales for almost twenty years. I currently have a liquor license in Phoenix. I have had liquor license in California and Michigan before selling my businesses there. I have had no liquor license violation at all.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“No beer and wine sale is offered in the area. A half way house across the street has vacated this location some four months ago and the property is on the market for sale. Residents and customers have always asked us to offer beer and wine ever since we purchased the place in Nov. 2006.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 76 Gas Station
Liquor License Map - 76 Gas Station
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.