Title
Liquor License - Yass Convenience & More
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076939.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Gregory Lopez II, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4002 N. 43rd Ave., Ste. 6
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 13, 2018.
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:
“This neighborhood convenience store will be operated in compliance with the liquor laws of the State of Arizona.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This neighborhood convenience store has been leased since 2010. A No. 10 Beer and Wine Store application has been applied for because some customers who frequent the business have requested that beer and wine products be stocked as part of the inventory of merchandise for sale.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Yass Convenience & More
Liquor License Map - Yass Convenience & More
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.