Title
Liquor License - 7-Eleven #25730J
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 28418.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1601 E. Southern Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell 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 Oct. 12, 2018.
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:
“7-Eleven, Inc. is a major convenience store retailer in the U.S. with thousands of stores in many states, some of which are operated by corporate and some of which are operated by franchises. This store will operate as a corporate store. 7-Eleven, Inc. has a strict, comprehensive, and successful training program and record regarding alcohol sales both inside and outside of AZ. 7-Eleven, Inc. depends on its reputation regarding responsible operation of its stores and takes liquor compliance very seriously.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This store has operated with a series 10 liquor license for years. Its customers and neighbors have grown accustomed to the one-stop shopping experience, and 7-Eleven will now be operating this location as a corporate store with the intention of improving it and making it the best neighbor it can be.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - 7-Eleven #25730J
Liquor License Map - 7-Eleven #25730J
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.