Title
Liquor License - Nishikawa Ramen
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 20861.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Xiaoyu Zhou, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3141 E. Indian School Road, Ste. 110
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
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 July 10, 2018.
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.
Nishikawa Ramen (Series 12)
1909 E. Ray Road, #10, Chandler
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In February 2017, a warning letter was issued for failure to display the license, knowledge of liquor laws and rules, and not maintaining an employee log.
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 understand the responsibilities and regulations that come with owing a liquor license. I take these responsiblilites and regulations serioulsy as I am trying to ensure that my business is run successfully and professionally.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Liquor will be served in a safe and regulated environment.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Nishikawa Ramen
Liquor License Map - Nishikawa Ramen
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.