Title
Liquor License - Mariscos Y Sushi El Kora - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 310116.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jose Diaz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2624 W. Bethany Home Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 5
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 4, 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
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:
“The owner of Mariscos y Sushi El Kora has proudly operated another family-owned restaurant in the City of Phoenix serving Kora-style fresh seafood and Japanese style sushi since 2017, which consistently receives primarily "A" ratings from the Health Department. They remain committed to upholding the highest standards for their business and providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all customers at this second establishment.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Mariscos y Sushi El Kora desires to provide Phoenix residents and out-of-town visitors with a unique dining destination, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, which most diners require as part of their full restaurant dining experience. The added City tax revenue brought by the sale of alcoholic beverages will further enhance our quality of life in Phoenix.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Mariscos Y Sushi El Kora - Data
Attachment - Mariscos Y Sushi El Kora - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.