1. 23-104 Council action is requested on the application from Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package and a Sunday Sales license for Family Dollar Store #21960 located at 11213 E US Highway 24.

This application meets the requirements of the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. 

The applicant is requesting City Council approval for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package Monday through Sunday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.  The applicant has also requested a Sunday Sales License.  This license will be issued administratively should the City Council approve this license.  The applicant has indicated that this location will have alcohol sales that meet the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Applicant: Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC

Name of business: Family Dollar Store #21960

Business Address: 11213 E. US Highway 24

Size of establishment (includes outdoor patio space if applicable): Family Dollar Store #21960 currently operates within the approximately 7,200 square feet of space at 11213 E. US Highway 24.

Liquor License Types Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package including Sunday Sales

Types of Alcohol to be sold/served: Various types of intoxicating liquor and beer in original package.

History of any liquor license at this location; if a new building, provide a brief update on the construction:  Family Dollar Store #21960 has operated their retail store since at least 2007 within 7,200 square feet of commercial space within a shopping center.  Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC is now wanting to add the addition of liquor to their business. There are other active liquor licenses within approximately 1,000 feet around this location:  Sterling Apple Market is to the direct east of this location and CVS Pharmacy is located to the west both located in Independence.  Across 24 Highway to the north, located in Sugar Creek, there are multiple active liquor licenses:  Arrowhead Liquor, Dollar General, Express Mart, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Sterling Bowl.

Location proximity to school, church, or residential zoning: According to the City’s mapping system there are no schools or churches within 300 feet of this establishment. There is residential property located within 300 feet. 

Managing Officer Information and results from background check: Family Dollar Stores of Missouri, LLC has indicated Anthony L. Visconti will serve as the appointed managing officer.  The background investigation conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Anthony L. Visconti revealed he meets the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverages code.