Title
Liquor License - Asian Fusion Cafe - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 314549.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sheng Quan Yu, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3170 W. Carefree Highway, Ste. C1
Zoning Classification: C-2 PCD NBCC
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was January 11, 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
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.
Shinme Sushi (Series 12)
3020 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 5, Chandler
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:
“I have over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, operating a successful business that complies with all city regulations. I have trained staff on responsible alcohol service and have a proven record of maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for customers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The liquor license will allow us to provide a full dining experience to our customers, complementing our food offerings with beer, wine. It will attract a large customer base, especially during evening and weekend hours, benefiting the local economy through increased sales and employment opportunities.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Asian Fusion Cafe - Data
Attachment - Asian Fusion Cafe - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.