Title
Liquor License - Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 330678.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Keith Turner, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
15610 N. 35th Avenue, Ste. 1
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 1
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 30, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
One valid letter protesting the issuance of this license has been received and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letter is from a local resident who feels that granting this liquor license would increase public safety risks in the area, have a negative impact on community well-being and create the potential for public nuisance issues.
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 been on operatoin as a restaurant and have hired Keith Turner liquor knowledge of Mr. Turner, we will have the training and understanding of Arizona Liquor Laws to be able to avoide underage, overservice, and acts of voilance issues.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We provide a wonderful and full menu, a quite atmosphere and friendly environment that will enhance the neighborhood.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letter received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety staff is recommending 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
Attachment A - Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - Data
Attachment B - Lemon Mediterranean Restaurant - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.