Title
Liquor License - Ramen Kagawa
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 108520.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
111 W. Monroe St., Ste. 130
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 20, 2020.
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:
“1) I am currently Agent on over 140+ liquor licenses statewide. 2) All controlling persons have vast restaurant exeperience 3) All individual questionnaires and disclosures were answered "no" and should pass background checks without issue.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a Restaurant our promary purpose is that of the sale of food. As a state requirement we must, and will easily, maintain a minimum 40% food sales. We feel that beign able to offer our 21+ age patrons the opportunity to purchase and consume an alcoholic bevergae with their meal that it will enhance their dining and overal restaurant experience.”
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
Liquor License Data - Ramen Kagawa
Liquor License Map - Ramen Kagawa
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.