Title
Liquor License - Pure Thai Kitchen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 280498.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Philomphon Redman, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
29455 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste. 128
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD
Council District: 2
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. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in June 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 25, 2024.
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 am a law abiding and upstanding member of the community. I have studied for and passed exams for basic and manager liquor sales and handling. I'm very pedantic about following rules and am cautious about underage drinking as I have two teenagers of my own.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Members of our community will come to my restaurant to relax and enjoy a good meal. For those who enjoy a glass of wine or beer with their meal, will enjoy a better experience, as they would at other dining establishments close to mine”
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 - Pure Thai Kitchen - Data
Attachment - Pure Thai Kitchen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.