Title
Liquor License - Hookah Cash N Carry
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 210377.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lubna Dawood, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1926 W. Cactus Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 5, 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 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:
“I have over 5 years of experience in the retail and customer service business and for the past year I've worked 2 jobs to support my family and grow my new business. I'm very hard working and strive for success in all my endeavors. While working 2 jobs I'm also a full time mom of 4 children. I'm very reliable as I stay on top of all my bills to pay ahead of the date as well as continually managing our store inventory and paying all required sales taxes prior to the due date. At Walmart I'm the stock room supervisor and lead teams to be success”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Issuing the liquor license will allow our business to offer a small to moderate selection of beers and wines. This offering will be a convenience to our current and future customers. This will reduce the number of trips made to multiple stores to complete their shopping. As we operate our business day to day. We are committed to engage with our customers and also be ethically and environmentally good custodians. We will ensure age verification of all customers purchasing beer or wine from our business.”
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 - Hookah Cash N Carry
Liquor License Map - Hookah Cash N Carry
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.