Title
Liquor License - Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop LLC - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 361690.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Rebhi Awawdah, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
9501 N. 7th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a tobacco shop. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6 - Bar liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 6, 2025.
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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the PHX Luv Neighborhood Association. They are concerned about the existing number of beer and wine store and liquor store licenses in the area, and feel that adding this new license does not meet the need and convenience of the neighborhood. They believe that adding a new beer and wine store license with a smoke shop does not align with the neighborhoods current efforts to improve the community. They are also concerned that the issuance of this new license will have a negative effect on their ongoing efforts to reduce crime and blight in their community.
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:
“Growing my store trying to serve the community.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“More convenience for our community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on the neighborhood protest. Staff also notes that 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
Attachment A - Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop LLC - Data
Attachment B - Hatcher Beer and Smoke Shop LLC - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.