Title
Liquor License - Stop 143
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 224367.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
George Guerrero, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
15214 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste. B
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 March 14, 2023.
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 been in the retail business for over 10 years and gained experience to handle liquor, wine, spirits. I will ensure that each customer is of the drinking / purchasing age of alcohol. My convenience store carries the importance of alcohol consumption and the liquor laws regarding selling to minors and intoxicated consumers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This is a convenience store in which we would like to provide a variety of products at the convenience for our customers. To provide our customers with a safe environment to purchase liquor products. The addition of liquor will provide an enhancement to my convenience store allowing consumers to get all that they shop for in one location.”
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 - Stop 143
Liquor License Map - Stop 143
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.