Title
Liquor License - Nee House Chinese Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 67888.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Haiyang Liu, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
13843 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 15
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 2
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 was Aug. 18, 2019. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 understand the responsibilities and regulation that come with owning liquor license. I take responsibilities and regulation seriously to ensure that my business is run successfully and professionaly.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As the primary purpose of the business is that of a restaurant and the sales of food that liquor is nothing more than a secondary purpose. The business Nee House have been open since 2005.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Nee House Chinese Restaurant
Liquor License Map - Nee House Chinese Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.