Title
Liquor License - Chula Seafood - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 385122.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
455 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 1180
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 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
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.
Chula Seafood (Series 12)
20581 N. Hayden Road, Ste. 100, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Chula Seafood (Series 12)
8015 E. Roosevelt Street, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Chula Seafood (Series 12)
100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 172, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 59
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:
“The owners have other locations in the Valley that have been operating successfully. All locations will continue to abide by all laws including Title 4 liquor laws.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are a local fish market and restaurant that brings the community together over their love of fresh high quality seafood.”
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
Attachment A - Chula Seafood - Data
Attachment B - Chula Seafood - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.