Title
Liquor License - Dough Boy Pizza - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349050.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Shevawn Molina, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
455 N. 3rd Street, Ste.1210
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was August 10, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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 have undergone both Title 4 Basic and Manager's Liquor Law trainings, as well as extensive knowledge working in the food and beverage industry as a skilled Bartender. I not only understand the level of responsibility required of liquor license holders. I am aware of the customer experience and how to maintain integrity and the highest level of care with the health and well-being of all who enter our establishment. We will continue to monitor our best-practices to ensure we are moving in a positive and efficient direction.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"The location our restaurant is a part of (the Arizona Center) believes in cultivating positive, warm, engaging, family-friendly environments to the Downtown Phoenix community. Our establishment fully aligns with that vision. We want every customer to know we've considered their needs, and will ensure our staff is fully trained and diligent about how we serve our customers at all times. Our continued goal is food made with Love, service executed with warmth, and spirits served responsibly.”
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
Attachment A - Dough Boy Pizza - Data
Attachment B - Dough Boy Pizza - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.