Title
Liquor License - Quick Corner Liquors
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070449.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jamil Jabbar, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
5121 W. Thomas Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in May 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 8, 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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
Jimmies Market (Series 10)
6011 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 11
Liquor license violations: None
Jimmies Market (Series 10)
5127 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 13
Liquor license violations: None
Quik Corner Market (Series 9)
5026 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 14
Liquor license violations: In October 2023, a fine of $1,500 was paid for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes and for selling, giving, or furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Los Vaqueros (Series 10)
6440 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“I have been the owner/member of a Limited Liability Company that has held a Series 9 Liquor License for many years. I have operated a store at 5026 W Thomas Road. I am building a new store at 5121 W Thomas Road and I am asking to move the current store and liquor license to the new location.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I have been a member of the business communiity in Maryvale for many years. Other than the liquor store, I own and operate a carniceria on the corner of 51st Avenue and Thomas Road. I know the neighborhood and most of my customers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting 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 - Quick Corner Liquors - Data
Attachment - Quick Corner Liquors - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.