Title
Liquor License - Carniceria Mi Guadalajara
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 190956.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Theresa Morse, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
7355 W. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 28, 2022.
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:
“The owner has experience owning and managing companies and working with the public. All employees, owner and manager will attend certified liquor law training to ensure no sales are made to underage or obviously intoxicated customers. The owner's primary purpose is to provide fresh butchered meat and other household commodities to the neighborhood. Many residents in the area walk to the store therefore, this location will be convenient as opposed to taking a bus to shop at big box stores.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owners have selected this existing store to allow customers to purchase beer or wine along with convenience items and a fresh butcher shop. The license allows sealed package beer/wine as well as other grocery items. The owners are mindful of the community and they support their cause to abide by all laws and participate in community action. The issuance of this license is in the best interest of 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
Liquor License Data - Carniceria Mi Guadalajara
Liquor License Map - Carniceria Mi Guadalajara
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.