Title
Liquor License - Mike's Smoke Shop
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 52338.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Cris Beffort, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
8021 N. 43rd Ave., Ste. 1A
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales as an accessory to a convenience market when located within 300 feet of a residential zoning district. Zoning clearance for a tobacco oriented retailer is also required for this location.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 22, 2019.
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 a responsible trust worthy citizen all my life. I am a family man with children that understands that liquor needs to be consumed responsibly and should only be sold to adults and not to under aged individuals. I have never been arrested or charged with any crime beyond traffic violations and never a DUI of any sort.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“One could debate whether liquor substantially serves any community; however, responsible individuals selling these products to adults that are also acting responsibly provides jobs that support families.”
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 - Mike's Smoke Shop
Liquor License Map - Mike's Smoke Shop
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.