Title
Liquor License - JC Sushi & Chinese
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 150852.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2740 W. Bell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 was July 25, 2021. 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
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.
Teppan Fuji (Series 12)
2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., #9, Flagstaff
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In Sept. 2019, a fine of $250 was paid for offering or furnishing prohibited inducements to purchase or consume spirituous liquor. In April 2021, a fine of $1,000 was assessed for failure to file current agent information with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Asian Fang (Series 12)
16740 E. Palisades Blvd., #110, Flagstaff
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Hot Wok (Series 12)
1451 S. Milton Road, Flagstaff
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:
“We train all of our employees in responsible liquor service. We also conduct regular audits to ensure they comply.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“JC Sushi & Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. We would like offer our patrons of age the ability to have an adult beverage with their meal if they choose to have one.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - JC Sushi & Chinese
Liquor License Map - JC Sushi & Chinese
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.