Title
Liquor License - Dollar General Store #20071
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 81815.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Trattner, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1805 W. Southern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a retail store. 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 Dec. 31, 2019.
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 a reliable and responsible member of the community. I consistently oversee my stores and ensure they comply with all laws relating to the sale of liquor.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We consistently ensure all employees receive required training and are accountable for following all rules and regulations.”
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 - Dollar General Store #20071
Liquor License Map - Dollar General Store #20071
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.