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.