Title
Liquor License - Chim Chim Thai - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 390984.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kin Lum, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 130
Zoning Classification: PSC
Council District: 2
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, outdoor dining, and outdoor alcohol service. This business has plans to open in August 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 6, 2026.
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.
Soi Four (Series 12)
8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 104, Scottsdale
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 managed and owned restaurants for the last 40+ years. We currently own and operate Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery, Scottsdale for 15+ years as a full service diner with a bar.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our cuisine is best consumed with alcoholic beverages to compliment the spices in our food. Creates a much better well balanced dining experience for our customers.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application, noting that 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
Attachment A - Chim Chim Thai - Data
Attachment B - Chim Chim Thai - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.