Title
Liquor License - Taste of Thai Restaurant - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 347578.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Artichar Reynolds, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1510 E. Bell Road, Ste. A100
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 July 15, 2025.
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.
Taste of Thai (Series 12)
3738 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: None
Liquor license violations: None
Taste of Thai (Series 12)
4855 E. Warner Road, Ste. 16, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 55
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 have successfully operated multiple Thai restaurants in Arizona for several years. I have a strong track record of compliance with local, state, and health regulation.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The license will support local economic growth by attracting more guests and increasing employment opportunities. It will allow us to meet customer demand for wine and specialty drinks that enhance the dining experience.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Taste of Thai Restaurant - Data
Attachment B - Taste of Thai Restaurant - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.