Title
Liquor License - Sunshine Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070546.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Amy Nations, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
2302 N. 12th St.
Zoning Classification: C-1 HP CNSPD
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 17, 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
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:
“The new owners of Sunshine Market have been successful business owners in Phoenix for some time. They look forward to adding Sunshine Market to list of successful businesses. They have hired a qualified manager trained in Arizona Liquor Laws. They will also make sure that their employees are trained as well.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This small grocery store remains an essential stop for residents and has been part of the fabric in the historic Conronado neighborhood. This store has been operational since the 1930's. The new owners are confident that Sunshine Market will continue to be a valuable member of Coronado neighborhood and community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sunshine Market
Liquor License Map - Sunshine Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.