File #: 21-2455   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/6/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Gas & Food Mart
District: District 3
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Gas & Food Mart.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Gas & Food Mart.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Gas & Food Mart

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070524.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jeffrey Miller, Agent

 

License Type

Series 9 - Liquor Store

 

Location

1902 W. Cactus Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 3

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 22, 2021.

 

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.

 

Bob's Market (Series 9)

12312 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

Calls for police service: None

Liquor license violations: None

 

Gas & Food Mart (Series 10)

1902 W. Cactus Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 1

Liquor license violations: None

 

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:

“We will abide by Arizona Title 4 liquor laws. We will ensure our employees have attended the proper liquor training provided by ALIC.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“The location has operated with a Series 10 for several years. We would like to provide a full service liquor store to the area.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting 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 - Gas & Food Mart

Liquor License Map - Gas & Food Mart

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.