Title
Liquor License - Nami's Market - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 337287.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jinsup Kim, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
19401 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste. 3
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 6, 2025.
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.
Nami-Korean Kitchen (Series 12)
19401 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste.15-17, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 37
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, Soo-Yoon Lee own a Korean restaurant since May 2024 and have a liqour license series 12. Therefore I am capable, reliable and have the qualifications to handle the liqour license series 10 with the same respect and care I am doing with my restaurant (Nami-Korean Kitchen & Sushi). Also I will keep my staff and costumers safe and will not harm anyone.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our Korean restaurant has an outstanding reputation and our community really enjoys our presents too serve Korean and Japanese food. The area we are serving has not many Asian restaurants and our convenience store is an expansion to our restaurant because our community needs to have an Asian store in this area, so that they don't have to drive all the way down to Mesa or Tempe to buy their specials needs. So many people are already us to b open and are asking frequently for the opening date.”
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 - Nami's Market - Data
Attachment B - Nami's Market - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.