Title
Liquor License - Urban Market - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 372479.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
800 N. 2nd Street, Ste. 200
Zoning Classification:
Council District: 7
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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 28, 2026.
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.
Milk & Honey (Series 9)
333 E. Roosevelt Street, Ste. 114, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 95
Liquor license violations: None
Milk & Honey (Series 9)
888 N. 1st Avenue, Ste. 112, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 43
Liquor license violations: None
Milk & Honey (Series 10)
115 W. 6th Street, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - Not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In February 2018, a fine of $3,000 was paid for failure to request ID from underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol. In October 2019, a fine $6,000 was paid for failure to request ID from underage buyer and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
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:
“We currently own and operate 3 other establishments throughout Phoenix and Tempe. We have our employees attend the Title 4 basic liquor law class.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are confident that Urban Market will be an asset to the downtown area. Our Market will offer basic essential items, everyday necessities for both residents and visitors.”
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 A - Urban Market - Data
Attachment B - Urban Market - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.