Title
Liquor License - Discount King Market
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 19182.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Faris Shaaya, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
2101 W. Adams St.
Zoning Classification: C-1 CMOD
Council District: 7
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 June 17, 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
Two letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from two local residents. They feel there are sufficient liquor licenses in the area. They are also concerned with the location, the potential for drunk drivers, close proximity of schools, churches and substance abuse rehabilitation centers, and heat related deaths linked to alcohol. They do not support the issuance of this liquor license.
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:
“As agreed I will enforce and obey the State Laws and requirements as well any persons of age to sell liquor employed by my company. I am cognitive and aware of the expectations and responsibility on my behalf holding a liquor license in my establishment at all times.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I agree to segregate other food and beverages to control any liquor theft of minors. My goal is to make this establishment community friendly ensuring the safety of others. I have collaborated with law enforcement recently about lighting, cameras and security surrounding the building in which for any circumstances any information of surveillance can be provided if needed. I will ensure the community that this is a 'safe place'.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received however, after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Discount King Market
Liquor License Map - Discount King Market
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.