Title
Liquor License - Family Dollar #25127
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 187792.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Carlos Favela, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
7421 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 16, 2022.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 am over the age of 21 (32) will obtain, or have obtained, the required training set forth at A.R.S Section 4-112(g) and R19-1-103. In addition, will ensure that I and any employee authorized to conduct a retail sale will comply with the mandatory training requirements and will conduct all sales in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the State of Arizona and any applicable local regulations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Family Dollar provides a quality retail option to the neighborhoods in which the store is located. By providing an option for a consumer to purchase (off-sale) retail alcohol, the consumer is provided a safe, secure and convenient location to make beer and wine purchases. All sales will be conducted in strict compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, including mandatory training for all managers and for employees making sale.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Family Dollar #25127
Liquor License Map - Family Dollar #25127
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.