File #: 22-0389   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/25/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Jinya Ramen Bar
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Jinya Ramen Bar.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Jinya Ramen Bar.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Jinya Ramen Bar

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 192998.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Daradee Olson, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

5120 N. Central Ave., Ste. 100

Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-District Uptown

Council District: 4

 

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 September 2022.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 1, 2022.

 

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.

 

Jinya Ramen Noodle Bar (Series 12)

130 S. Arizona Ave., #1, 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 am an upstanding citizen in the local community. I am extremely reliable and have high moral standards. I will ensure all of my employees are knowledgeable and fully understand all of the liquor rules and regulations.”

 

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

“I will make sure my establishment provides an amazing dining and drinking atmosphere for the community. The community will enjoy amazing food and a fun laid back environment. Our few specialty cocktails pair nicely with our ramen.”

 

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 - Jinya Ramen Bar

Liquor License Map - Jinya Ramen Bar

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.