File #: 21-1657   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 7/1/2021 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Sushi Crush
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Sushi Crush.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Sushi Crush.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Sushi Crush

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 135267.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Aejin Ham, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., Ste. 123

Zoning Classification: PSC PCD

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 July 2021.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 10, 2021.

 

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

This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.

 

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 previously held and responsibly ran a prestigious job with no issues for the past 20 years. In conjunction with that, started and successfuly ran a commercial property business with great respect in the community and maintained clean background as a leader.”

 

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

“We have a passion for serving others and influencing loyal community bonds and business. We have a very family oriented business, and the business will be ran the way as well.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Sushi Crush

Liquor License Map - Sushi Crush

 

Department

Responsible Department

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