Title
Liquor License - Buena Vida Bodega
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 150936.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jacqueline Garay, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1002 E. Pierce St., Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-1 HP
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in August 2021. This location requires a use permit to allow packaged liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 26, 2021.
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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 an upstanding resident of the community in which the license will operate, my chief concern is improving and empowering my own community. Additionally, combined with my ownership team, I have the requisite experience and history working within the guidelines of legal liquor sales and thus am well versed in running a professional, safe, and compliant operation. I have been a successful employee or contractor for any job I have ever had and maintain strong relationships with past employers, indicating a record of professionalism.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The community within downtown is growing at an exponential rate, and thus requires more establishments that provides basic homewares and food provisions for residents. The liquor license will be an additional component that will help the business grow its revenues in order to thrive and thus create a meaningful impact on the surrounding community by providing adequate nourishment and food goods. Lastly, the expected monetary successes that are afforded by the use of the Series 10 Liquor License will help us create jobs.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Buena Vida Bodega
Liquor License Map - Buena Vida Bodega
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.