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File #: 19-2477   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/2/2019 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Umami BBQ Sushi
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Umami BBQ Sushi.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Umami BBQ Sushi.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Umami BBQ Sushi

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 73304.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Paul Lee, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Ste. 1090

Zoning Classification: PUD PCD

Council District: 2

 

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.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 15, 2019.

 

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.

 

Jin Shabu &100 Kitchen (Series 12)

2055 N. Dobson Road, Ste. C-4, Chandler

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 many other similar businesses that I been running on myself and along with my staff member. Including my staff member and I are well trained with how to handle the liquor and we never had any problem with handling the liquor.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“To provide fun entertainment place for family and individuals who is old enough to drink alcohol beverage. We are able to provide many different types of liquor that is not available in every place Along with great 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 - Umami BBQ Sushi

Liquor License Map - Umami BBQ Sushi

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.