File #: 23-2080   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/4/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Thai Basil
District: District 4
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Thai Basil.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Thai Basil.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Thai Basil

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 252479.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Nuntakarn Puripatipan, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3110 N. Central Ave., Ste. 181

Zoning Classification: WU Code T:6 HWR MT

Council District: 4

 

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 as an accessory use to a restaurant.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 8, 2023.

 

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 understand the responsibilities and regulations that come with owning a liquor license. I take these responsibilities and regulations serioulsy as I am trying to ensure that my business is run successfully and professionally. I have run my business in the City of Phoenix for many years and have added to the community.”

 

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

“Liquor will be served in a safe and regulated environment.”

 

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

Liquor License Data - Thai Basil

Liquor License Map - Thai Basil

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.