...Title
Liquor License - Ingo's - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 410691.
Summary
License Info
Applicant
Aaron Esenberg, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3800 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, T4 N2 F36
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
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 business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in December 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 17, 2026.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 been in the food and concession industry with SSP America since 2022. During that time, I have been the agent and manager for all SSP America units a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminals 3 and 4 and have acted responsibly in those roles to ensure compliance with applicable liquor regulations and policies.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Ingo's will be able to provide the general public demand for a variety of adult beverages to pair with their ordered meals. This is will be a convenience service to visitors, airport employees, and passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - similar to other major airports in the United States.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Ingo's - Data
Attachment B - Ingo's - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.