Title
Liquor License - Kona Grill
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 223122.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
John Curtis II, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 4
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
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 May 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 4, 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
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.
Kona Grill (Series 12)
2224 E. Williams Field Road, #101, Gilbert
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Kona Grill (Series 12)
7014 E. Camelback Road, #559, Scottsdale
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:
“Kona Grill is a full-service national restaurant chain with venues throughout the United States, included two existing restaurants in Scottsdale and Gilbert, Arizona. No liquor license violations have occurred at these other Arizona facilities. The safety and welfare of its patrons, employees and the general public is of paramount importance. Kona Grill will maintain staff trained in Arizona liquor laws. Kona Grill's vast experience and long track record operating restaurants with liquor service in compliance with state law establishes that it has the capability, reliability, and qualifications to successfully and safely serve alcoholic beverages at its newest location in North Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Kona Grill is a well-known and successful proprietor of full-service family-friendly restaurants. Kona Grill fulfills the growing need for a variety of dining options in North Phoenix. Thus, the public convenience requires and the best interests of the community will be served by the issuance of a Series 12 restaurant liquor license to Kona Grill.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kona Grill
Liquor License Map - Kona Grill
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.