File #: 16-1294   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/11/2017 Final action: 1/11/2017
Title: Liquor License Application - Thai Delight
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Application Data - Thai Delight.pdf, 2. Liquor License Application Map - Thai Delight.pdf

Title

Liquor License Application - Thai Delight

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A823.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Michael Darsow, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4645 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 104 & 106

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

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 sixty day limit for processing this application was Jan. 1, 2017. However, the applicant has submitted a written request for more time.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

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 have completed all the State required compliance courses for owning and operating an establishment that sells liquor. Over the last 20 years I worked at Bench Mark Electronics and responsibly saved the money needed to launch my own restaurant. I will take this same conservative approach in securing the success of Thai Delight.”

 

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

“Thai Delight will provide an atmosphere where members of the community can gather to eat and drink. Thai Delight will provide a more diversified eating experience for this area. The issuance of a liquor license will allow customers a more immersive dinning experience. Success of Thai Delight will generate additional tax revenue that can be used in community programs such as education.”

 

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 Application Data: Thai Delight

Liquor License Application Map: Thai Delight

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.