File #: 23-1983   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 9/20/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Shinme Cuisine
District: District 1
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Shinme Cuisine.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Shinme Cuisine.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Shinme Cuisine

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 252850.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Sheng Yu, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

2855 W. Cactus Road, Ste. 2

Zoning Classification: C-1

Council District: 1

 

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 Sept. 25, 2023.

 

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.

 

Shinme Sushi (Series 12)

3020 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 5, Chandler

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:

“With over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry, i have gained a comlrehensive Understanding of alcohol regulations, responsible service practices, and the nuances of mangagijg an establishment that serves alcohol beverages.”

 

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

“Shinme Cuisine is designed to be a welcoming and responsible establishment that caters to a diverse clientele. Our primary goal is to create a safe and enjoyable environment for Patrins to socialize while adhering to the highest standards of alcohol servicex We understand the significance of responsible alcohol consumption and will imolement conprehensive training programs for our staff to ensure that all patrons are setved in accordance with legal regulations and ethical guidelines.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Shinme Cuisine

Liquor License Map - Shinme Cuisine

 

Department

Responsible Department

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