Title
Liquor License - Sapporo
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 30270.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
14344 N. Scottsdale Road
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 3, 2018.
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.
Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (Series 12)
4905 E. Ray Road, Ste. 107, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: None
Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (Series 12)
20751 N. Pima Road, Ste. 120, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In February 2016, a fine of $750 was paid and a consent agreement signed for failure to derive 40% of income from food.
Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (Series 12)
8977 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 500, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge (Series 12)
2905 E. Skyline Drive, #168, Tucson
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 am currently agent on 108+ liquor licenses statewide. Principal owner has restaurant experience since 2009 and has held numerous liquor licenses in the state of Arizona and has attended Title IV Training on several occasions.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our primary purpose is the sale of Asian Cuisine / Teppan / Sushi and believe that offering Beer and Wine as an accessory will only enhance our customers experience & enjoyment of the restaurant.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sapporo
Liquor License Map - Sapporo
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.