Title
Liquor License - LeDu Thai Restaurant
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 245982.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
915 N. 5th St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-Evans Churchill East
Council District: 8
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 11, 2023.
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:
“We will train all of our employees in responsible liquor service. We will ensure our employees are Title 4 liquor law trained.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“LeDu Thai is an upscale restaurant that provides an authentic experience for people interested in this style of food. Thai chefs that specialize in the preparation of food, also an immersive experience in the interior decor. We are a sit down restaurant that encourages relaxing over a meal and drinks designed to complement the food. We are a restaurant that has a bar, not a bar that also sells food.”
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 - LeDu Thai Restaurant
Liquor License Map - LeDu Thai Restaurant
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.