Title
Liquor License - Mustang Foodmart
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 166285.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
JJ Bazzi, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
3502 W. Northern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Dec. 20, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
OG Liquor (Series 9)
4820 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 10
Liquor license violations: None
Chevron (Series 9)
3501 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for Service: 54
Liquor License Violations: None
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 multi-store operator, we adhere to all the state and city laws and regulations. I have never been in violation for any of my liquor licenses.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It's a convenience for the community provides a tax base and employment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Mustang Foodmart
Liquor License Map - Mustang Foodmart
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.