Title
***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Liquor License - Zen Thai Cafe - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 349182.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jeffrey Miller, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
110 N. Central Avenue
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is August 3, 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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“The owner has worked in the restaurant industry for several years. He will continue to abide by Title 4 liquor laws and ensure staff is also trained.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Zen Thai offers a few Asian fusion dishes as well as alcoholic beverages. Zen Thai would like to continue to serve delicious meals and refreshing drinks to the community and making everyone happy while there.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Attachment A - Zen Thai Cafe - Data
Attachment B - Zen Thai Cafe - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.