Title
Liquor License - Obon
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 155907.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2502 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 119
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 13, 2021.
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.
Obon Sushi Bar Ramen (Series 12)
7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur, #B, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Obon Sushi & Bar & Ramen (Series 12)
15059 N. Scottsdale Road, #J1-195, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Obon Sushi + Bar + Ramen (Series 12)
350 E. Congress St., #120, 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 am currently an Agent on over 2001 liquor licenses statewide. Owner/Principal owns 3 liquor licenses in the State with no compliance actions. Background checks should come back clean/compliant.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License will give our patrons the luxury of order liquor if they choose to in order to enhance their dining experience. Food is our primary source of income and liquor is an offering for the convenience of our patrons.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Obon
Liquor License Map - Obon
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.