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File #: 25-0763   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 4/23/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Panda Garden - District 6
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Panda Garden - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Panda Garden - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Panda Garden - District 6

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 333721.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Jaeky Lee, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4730 E. Warner Road, Ste. 14

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 6

 

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 April 27, 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 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:

"I understand the health and safety rules for servicing food and drinks, and I will make sure my business follows all the required regulations. I know how important it is to keep the place clean and safe for both customers and staff. Above all, I will ensure that regulations are followed and the operations is run safely.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“Will run a safe and responsible place, making sure it is positive space for everyone while following all the rules. And the business will provide services that will help local people and visitors, building a srong sense of community. and make sure the business follows all s health, and legal rules, keeping the space safe for customers and the neighborhood."

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Panda Garden - Data

Attachment B - Panda Garden - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.