Title
Liquor License - Snack Shack SNM
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 302158.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tricia Clayden, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
8027 N. Black Canyon Highway
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a 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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 12, 2024.
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 valid 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 owner of a neighboring business. They feel the approval of this liquor license will impact their business negatively by drawing customers away from their business. They also believe the proposed liquor license location is too close to nearby churches and schools.
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 currently hold multiple business management degrees that will assist me with managing a successful business. For the past 4 years I have been the daily operations manager at a convenience store in charge of purchasing, sales, employee management and all daily store operations. I have successful employment and financial history showing tremendousness reliability all of my endeavors.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“In review of the community, there are a lot of apartments/hotels and neighborhoods in the surrounding area that would benefit from a convenience store within walking distance to their homes, There is not a grocery store that is close so our store so it would be highly beneficial for the community by providing a safe place for our neighbors to shop.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application. Staff also notes 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
Attachment - Snack Shack SNM - Data
Attachment - Snack Shack SNM - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.