Title
Liquor License - Angel Thai Bistro
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 209344.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jerry Hester II, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4010 E. Greenway Road, Ste. 2
Zoning Classification: C-2
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Nov. 26, 2022.
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 own the restaurant with my wife who has prior restaurant experience in a restaurant with a liquor license. I am a retired Phoenix Police sergeant. I have experience in handling alcohol related incidents and knowledge of A.R.S. title 4. I recently completed a basic and management title 4 class. I now hold certifications in both.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“My wife and I considered not getting a license. However, customers request beer and wine from time to time. We only want to make our customer happy. We will only offer a small selection of beer and wine. We will operate a safe location which will generate tax revenue which the city can use to improve or create community services. We are a new business, but look forward to donating some profits in the future to a vetted charity.”
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
Liquor License Data - Angel Thai Bistro
Liquor License Map - Angel Thai Bistro
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.