Title
Liquor License - Sun Asian Kitchen - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 338729.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jiajia Xiang, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2070 E. Baseline Road, Ste. D112
Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD
Council District: 8
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 May 24, 2025.
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.
Abacus Inn Chinese Cuisine (Series 12)
20329 N. 59th Avenue, Ste. A-10, Glendale
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 managed many restaurants with liquor licenses. I bought my first restaurant a year ago and it has been very successful. This will be my second restaurant with a liquor license. I have been through liquor license training and have not had any issues.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“This location has been operating in the neighborhood for along time and has developed a following in the neighborhood. We like to offer great food and friendly faces.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Sun Asian Kitchen - Data
Attachment B - Sun Asian Kitchen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.