Title
Liquor License - Strip Mall - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 400220.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Koral Casillas, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3508 N. 7th Street, Suite. 100
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 4
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is August 2, 2026.
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.
Monsoon Market (Series 10)
3508 N. 7th Street, Ste. 140, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 19
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 have been a business owner her in Phoenix, Arizona for about 5 years and counting. During this time, my establishment has maintained excellent operations with no regulatatory or safety issues. I am thoroughly experienced and aware with alcohol laws and am dedicated to upholding the highest standards for compliance.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our surrounding community will benefit from the issuance of our restaurant liquor license with the ability to have more options to support small, women-owned businesses that's within a walkable part of central Phoenix. The suite that we operate in previously held a liquor license many years ago when it was a different business. There is need for a more casual third spaces and all day cafes with drink and food options throughout our growing city!”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Strip Mall - Data
Attachment B - Strip Mall - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.