Title
Liquor License - Sushi Style
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 102985.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Paul Kim, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
401 E. Bell Road, Ste. 16
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
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 May 17, 2020.
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.
Yen Sushi & Sake Bar (Series 12)
17037 N. 43rd Ave., Ste. A 2&3, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 16
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:
“Noori Inc. has been responsibly holding a liquor license for another business called Yen Sushi for 12 years. Noori Inc. will continue to do our best to follow all rules and regulations according to the Arizona Department of Liquor Laws. Our business will only sell alcohol in its authorized business location the license has been issued.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of the liquor license for Sushi Style will benefit the public and community by developing high foot traffic in the Bell Towne Plaza. Which increases the likelihood of generating more revenue for the community. Also reducing vehicular traffic during rush hour. Sushi Style has been responsibly serving alcohol to their customers for 7+ years and Noori Inc. would like to continue the culture and traditions to serve our community with the best service.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sushi Style
Liquor License Map - Sushi Style
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.