Title
Liquor License - Obon Sushi + Bar + Ramen - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 336362.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Kevin Kramber, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2 E. Jefferson Street, Ste. 22-108
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
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 is June 28, 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
This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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:
“1) I am current Agent on over 230+ liquor licenses statewide 2) The day-to-day Manager will have State approved Title IV liquor training 3) Controlling Persons in the Licensee entity have ownership in 5 current liquor license establishments 4) No liquor license at other Controlling Persons has had any Title IV violations.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The primary purpose of our business is that of a full service Asian cuisine restaurant. We would like to be able to offer our patrons that are of legal drinking age the opportunity to purchase adult beverages as an accompaniment to their meals to add to the overall experience and enjoyment at our restaurant and stay."
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 - Obon Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Data
Attachment B - Obon Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.