Title
Liquor License - 76 Gas Station
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 49212.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sami Eshoy, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1045 N. 24th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that sells 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 is March 31, 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
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.
Sahara Shell (Series 10)
709 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 22
Liquor license violations: None
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 15+ years of experience in operating and owning a business with a liquor license. In the 15+ years I have been running my business, I have not had any violation with the liquor board. I have the financial resources to provide the required insurance to cover liquor license requirements.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The revenue generated from the sale of liquor and the correspondence sales tax shall address some of the community's needs. The issuance of the license shall boost tourism. The license shall make it more convenient for the residents to purchase their entertaining goods from the premise rather than to travel quite a distance.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 76 Gas Station
Liquor License Map - 76 Gas Station
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.