Title
Liquor License - Sushi 32
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 152569.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sunney Ju, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3146 E. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 13, 2021. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
Saketini Sushi & Bar (Series 12)
1120 S. Dobson Road, Mesa
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 holding a liquor license (Series #12) in Mesa, AZ for last 15 years. And I am well aware of the requirents and regulations of the AZ Depart. of Liquor and License Control. Lastly, my experiences in managing companies has made me to possess those prerequisites.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This existing business that had become known in the community for serving Japanese foods will provide great dining experiences with new concept of introducing asian foods to the community.”
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 - Sushi 32
Liquor License Map - Sushi 32
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.