Title
Liquor License - Circle K Store #9523
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 10076875.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kim Kwiatkowski, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
9418 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2, R-5
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales within 300 feet of a residential zoning district. A Use Permit Hearing has been scheduled. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in April 2018.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application was July 1, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.
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 - Revised
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:
“Circle K requires all store personnel to attend and in-house training program. This training is design to provide a safe and positive customer service environment. As part of the Circle K training program, we provide an Alcohol Training Program that meets the requirements of the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. Employees must pass a test on Techniques of Alcohol Management that becomes part of their employee file. Store managers are required to attend additional in-house manager training and obtain certification from the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. This certificate requires the submission of fingerprints and includes a background investigation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It is Circle K's objective to provide a product, accessible in a convenient manner that meets the need of the surrounding community. Circle K's success depends on us being able to provide products that are in demand.”
*Staff Recommendation - Revised
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 - Circle K Store #9523
Liquor License Map - Circle K Store #9523
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.