Legislation Details

File #: 26-1007   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - New York Butcher Shop - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - New York Butcher Shop - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - New York Butcher Shop - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - New York Butcher Shop - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 390688.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juanita Esparza, Agent

 

License Type

Series 10 and 10S - Beer and Wine Store with Sampling Privileges

 

Location

28325 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 1

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 2

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a specialty market. 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 May 24, 2026.

 

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.

 

The applicant submitted an extensive statement. A copy is available upon request to the City Clerk's Office at 200 W. Washington Street, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - New York Butcher Shop - Data

Attachment B - New York Butcher Shop - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.