Title
Liquor License - Yasha from Russia - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 409779.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nerik Gadaev, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
10240 N. 32nd Street
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license and does not have an interim permit. A beer and wine bar is not an allowed use at this location.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 9, 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.
Yasha From Russia (Series 10)
10240 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 4
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:
“We have had a liquor license on the property since 2003 and we have the experience to run and operate. We are adding an additional license to expand operations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It will bring revenue to the neighborhood."
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 A - Yasha from Russia - Data
Attachment B - Yasha from Russia - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.