Title
Liquor License - Star Liquor
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070391S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sun Kang, Agent
License Type
Series 9S - Addition of Sampling Privileges for a Liquor Store
Location
701 E. Mohave St.
Zoning Classification: C-3 AIO
Council District: 8
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 27, 2020.
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 have been in business for over 30 years and know the laws. I believe my years of hands on experience helps me run the business responsibly every day.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It will help customers discover new products and try new items without having to risk their hard earned money.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Star Liquor
Liquor License Map - Star Liquor
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.