Title
Liquor License - Safeway #2985
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070017 & 09070017S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Guttilla, Agent
License Type
Series 9 & 9S - Liquor Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
18411 N. Cave Creek Road
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 2
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a grocery store. 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 June 11, 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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“The Safeway, Inc. liquor license for this grocery store will be managed by Albertson's for use in the existing Albertson's grocery store, The same successful operation and the same high standards will continued to be followed in this store. It will remain an Albertson's grocery store, and the liquor department will be managed by Albertson's.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This grocery store has been operating at this location for many years. The community has been accustomed to a complete shopping experience at this store, which includes alcohol, groceries and sundries. The successful operation of this store will not change, and it will continue to be a good neighbor and a vital part of its immediate community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Safeway #2985
Liquor License Map - Safeway #2985
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.