Title
Liquor License - Bonitas - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 409356.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Vinal Patel, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4920 W. Thunderbird Road, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. 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 October 24, 2026.
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.
Thunderbird Liquor (Series 9)
4920 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 69
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 am currently the holder of a #9 Liquor License for Thunderbird Liquor (09070012) for PSM Centennial LLC. Throught my ownership and management responsibilities, I have experience operating a licensed business and understand the importance of complying with AZ Liquor laws, responsible alcohol sales, proper identification procedures, employee trainin and maintaining a safe and orderly premises. I am committed to operating Bonitas responsibly and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Bonitas is an established neighborhood restaurant serving residents, families, employees, and visitors in the surrounding Glendale community. Issuance of the liquor license will allow Bonitas to provide its adult customers with the convenience of purchasing alcoholic beverages with their meals and will enhance the overall dining experience. The license will complement the existing restaurant operation and provide an additional service to customer in a safe and professionally managed environment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Bonitas - Data
Attachment B - Bonitas - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.