Title
Liquor License - Goodz & Brews - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 313146.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juan Sayegh, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2927 N. 24th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
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 December 21, 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 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 owned and operated retail businesses in the Phoenix are for over 20 years. This new business will focus on the promotion and sale of products from Arizona beer and wine producers, which is a passion of mine. I also have the financial means to own and operate the business and am not dependent on third-party financing or funding.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“By promoting and educating the public on the beer and wine offerings from local Arizona producers, the business will bring awareness to and support the amazing community of beer and wine producers in Arizona. The business will also employ 3 to 5 people from the surrounding community and will be a stable, welcoming presence in a location that is currently vacant. There also are no other similar businesses in the area, so the business will bring a fresh, new concept to the community.”
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
Attachment - Goodz & Brews - Data
Attachment - Goodz & Brews - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.