Title
Liquor License - Fuku Sushi
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 202338.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Matthew Serventi, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5538 N. 7th St., Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 20, 2022.
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.
Fuku Sushi & Teppan (Series 12)
940 E. University Blvd., Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
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 other restaurants in Tucson, Tempe and San Diego that have liquor licenses. I comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to liquor and having a business. All of my employees go through extensive liquor training to understand the importance of liquor safety. I understand this license is a privilege to have and must be upheld to the highest standard of safety, training and knowledge.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I believe in stimulating the local 7th street community. We will create a fun, safe, welcoming environment for the community. We hope to create multiple jobs within this area by offering high paying stable jobs. I would like to give back to the local area as well by sponsoring any of the local schools, sports teams and anyone else in between.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Fuku Sushi
Liquor License Map - Fuku Sushi
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.