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File #: 25-2654   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Sushinola Roll - District 5
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Sushinola Roll - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Sushinola Roll - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Sushinola Roll - District 5

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 363128.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Juan Beltran, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3824 W. Indian School Road

Zoning Classification: A-2

Council District: 5

 

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 was January 3, 2026. However, the applicant submitted a request for more time.

 

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.

 

Sushinola Roll (Series 12)

5930 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 103, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 24

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:

“Boosting the local economy with alcohol sales increases customer traffic, generating more jobs and higher tax revenue for the city.”

 

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

“Attracting tourism and visitors by enhancing the experience with beverages to strengthen the economy and promote new business on security place.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Sushinola Roll - Data

Attachment B - Sushinola Roll - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.