Title
Liquor License - Trappers Sushi Co. Phoenix
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 158353.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jason Reyna, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2 E. Jefferson St., Ste. 108
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
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 is currently being remodeled with plans to open in November 2021.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Oct. 18, 2021.
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.
Trappers Sushi Co. Avondale (Series 12)
10321 W. McDowell Road, #101, Avondale
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 been in the restaurant industry for 34 years. I have helped grow Trappers Sushi from a single restaurant to Thirteen, with this one being the fourteenth. This will be our second one in Arizona. We have plans to continue to open more.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We will be giving the community Job opportunities and a wonderful dining experience. We will help bring business to the area. We will bring our mission to the area. Our mission is to learn the customers name and provide the best service and food possible. Leaving the customer with a craving to come back to trapppers sushi.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting 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
Liquor License Data - Trappers Sushi Co. Phoenix
Liquor License Map - Trappers Sushi Co. Phoenix
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.