Title
Liquor License - All In One General Merchandise
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076843.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Brandon Marx, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3400 E. Thomas Road
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 not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow packaged liquor sales within 300 feet of a residential zoning district.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was March 20, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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've spent the last decade of my life working for the Walgreens company as a Store Manager and designated Liquor Agent for the stores that I managed. I have already completed the proper training well before submitting my applicaiton and have gone through the day to day operations of running a business that operates under a Series 10 License.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It's a complimentary grocery item found with other products I offer in my store. Valuing my consumers time is improtant to me, as I operate a general merchandise store and this will prevent a consumer from spending unnecessary funds by making an additional stop and/or prevent the loss of business entirely.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Street Transportation Department recommendation for disapproval pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 4-207 which restricts liquor licenses within 300 feet of churches and schools. The proposed liquor license location is within 300 feet of a church.
Staff also notes 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 - All In One General Merchandise
Liquor License Map - All In One General Merchandise
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.