Title
Liquor License - Big B's Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 35646.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Vijaya Shetty, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4835 N. 37th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell 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 was Dec. 21, 2018. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
One letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from the Sevilla Neighborhood Association. They are concerned with the applicant's business operations and the types of activities that take place at the location.
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:
“Have owned business in the past years. Am taking business back over. I will make sure my employee attends the basic and management title 4 liquor training.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I would like to continue to offer the customers the opportunity to purchase beer/wine if they choose.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application. Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Big B's Market
Liquor License Map - Big B's Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.