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City of Mesa โ€” City Council (2026-07-20)

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Liquor\Background Form Letter 
Revenue Collections Operations 
Licensing Office 
 
 
 
 
 
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A: 
SERIES 10 BEER AND WINE STORE - OFF-SALE RETAIL PRIVILEGES. 
 
ZONING:  NC 
COUNCIL DISTRICT:  #3  
 
PER ARS 4-201.E, COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATE ON 8/1/2026.
 
 
Ash & Ale Co 
2709 West Guadalupe Road 
BUSINESS NAME 
BUSINESS ADDRESS 
A & A 2709 LLC 
 
Jared Michael Repinski, Agent 
P.O. Box 6252 Chandler, AZ 85246 
APPLICANT, POSITION 
MAILING ADDRESS 
 
LICENSE PRESENTLY EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION:  The existing license held by VJ Retail LLC 
was issued 1/6/2026. This license will revert to the State. 
 
PREVIOUS LICENSE EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION:  The previous license held by Circle K Stores 
Inc., was issued 1/1/1993.  This license was closed 12/31/2025. 
 
LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS (see enclosed map):  16.   
 
 
APPLICATIONS WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS PENDING STATE LIQUOR BOARD DECISION:  1. 
 
POPULATION ESTIMATE WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS OF THE ABOVE LOCATION:  14,563. 
 
ADVERSE INFORMATION:  None. 
 
OTHER INFORMATION:  Within the last five (5) years, Norman Sharak, controlling member, has been cited 
on two (2) separate liquor violations. All related fines have been paid, suspensions lifted, and cases closed. 
City council may reference A.R.S. ยง4-203(A) as a basis for determining whether the applicant has 
satisfactorily demonstrated their capability, qualifications, and reliability to operate as public convenience 
requires and that the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the 
license. 
 
PETITIONS RECEIVED WITHIN 20-DAY POSTING PERIOD:  None. 
 
CALLS FOR SERVICE:  See Attached. 
 
DISTANCE TO NEAREST SCHOOL:  4,317 ft.                   
 
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:  A convenience store is requesting a new Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License.  
A Series 10 Beer and Wine Store License allows off-site retail sale privileges of beer and wine.

	


	















	




	
	 	


	 

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