File #: 20-0555   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/18/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Krachai Thai Kitchen
District: District 1
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Krachai Thai Kitchen.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Krachai Thai Kitchen.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Krachai Thai Kitchen

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 74613.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Douangchanh Braxton, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

3361 W. Greenway Road

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 1

 

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 March 22, 2020.

 

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 have been serving alcohol beverages for over 10 years in restaurants in Arizona and have had only the best experiences. I always keep my customers health and best interest in mind. I am certified as an Alcohol server and I have completed the Title 4 Basic and Management Level Liquor Law training and have received Arizona State approved 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:

“The majority of our customers live in the community surrounding the restaurant and many have requested that we serve beer and wine. We have a strong desire and goal to being sensitive to our surrounding community and we are very committed to being very responsible when serving any alcohol to our patrons. Our desire is for our restaurant to be a positive and healthy contribution to our neighbors.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Krachai Thai Kitchen

Liquor License Map - Krachai Thai Kitchen

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.