Title
Liquor License - Zu Izakaya
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 286260.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ji Woong Kang, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
12615 N. Tatum Blvd.
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 3
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 10, 2024.
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.
BEI Express (Series 12)
2910 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Junn All You Can Eat Sushi (Series 12)
1320 E. Broadway Road, #101, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Busan Mart (Series 10)
1310 E. Broadway Road, #101, Tempe
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 over 10 years of restaurant operating experience as a restaurant owner in the valley. As a restaurateur, I am confident operating the restaurants, and have the knowledge hiring and managing employees in Arizona. I have manager certification, and title 4 certificate as well. I also majored Supply chain management in ASU, and also majored Culinary Arts in Le Cordon Bleu."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Issuing a liquor license to the long-standing Japanese restaurant at 12615 N. Tatum Blvd will enhance the dinning experience for patrons, support the continuation of a business has contributed to the local community for over 40 years, and stimulate economic benefits. A liquor license will allow the restaurant to offer a complete dining experience by pairing traditional Japanese cuisine with appropriate alcoholic beverages, thereby attracting more customers and revenue.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Zu Izakaya - Data
Attachment - Zu Izakaya - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.