Title
Liquor License - Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 332420.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Zhiqiang Chen, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
718 E. Union Hills Drive
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 business has plans to open in May 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 30, 2025.
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 the 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.
Yama Sushi House (Series 7)
4750 N. Central Avenue, Ste. B2, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 51
Liquor license violations: None
Yama Sushi House (Series 12)
1175 W. Ray Road, Ste. 1, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine (Series 12)
9788 W. Northern Avenue, Ste. 1450, Peoria
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine (Series 12)
7704 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Ste. 105, 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 completed and passed Arizona Title 4 basic and management Alcohol Training. and I own another restaurant in Phoenix. I understand the liquor law and regulations."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“My restaurant will provide a safe and regulated environment for social gatherings, contributing to the local economy through jobs creation and tax revenue. Additionally, it will meet the community's demand for dining and entertainment options while ensuring compliance with all legal and public safety regulations. The issuance of this license will enhance the overall social and economic weell-being of the area.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - Data
Attachment B - Yama Sushi & Asian Cuisine - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.