Title
Liquor License - TravelCenters of America
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 264877.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Monica Copeland, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
6741 W. Latham St.
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 12, 2024.
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 resident of Arizona and the manager of this facility. I have completed manager and basic server training and I am regularly at the premises and familiar with the day to day operations. The company is a national company that owns and operates in excess of 285 locations similar to this one throughout the United States and holds similar retail liquor licenses at a majority of those facilities. The company has developed employee training regarding sales of alcoholic beverages and maintains protocols for proper service in its employee handbook. I am familiar with the training and the service protocols and will work with the employees to ensure compliance with city and state alcoholic beverage laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is an existing business that has recently undergone a change of ownership. The Seller held a Series 10 beer and wine store license and has authorized TA Operating LLC as the new owner to obtain an interim permit for continued sales of beer and wine. A continuation of this service under the new owner is in the best interest of the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - TravelCenters of America - Data
Attachment - TravelCenters of America - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.