Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for: a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License for Walmart Fuel Station #1533, located at 7999 West Peoria Avenue, John D. Curtis II, Applicant, LL#25-010815

Walmart Fuel Station #1533, is a new gas station, located at 7999 W. Peoria Avenue. The owner has applied for a New Wine and Beer (Series 10) Liquor License.  The application agent is John D. Curtis II.

Series 10—permits the retail sale of beer and wine for consumption off premises.

Some of the businesses around Walmart Fuel Station #1533 are Walmart Supercenter, Wendy’s and Aaron’s Rent to Own.  There are no staff concerns with Walmart Fuel Station #1533.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

There has never been a liquor license at 7999 W. Peoria Avenue.

Pursuant to Arizona Law the City must make a recommendation to the State Liquor Board regarding the approval of applications to sell alcoholic beverages in the City. The standard for the City’s recommendation is whether the best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of these licenses and whether the public convenience is served. Staff recommends approval of the above licenses.

No fiscal impact.