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7.A.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:

04/02/2024

From:

Stacy Fobar, Deputy City Clerk

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Takehiro Yoneuchi, "Hiro's Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant," 1312 S. Plaza Way, Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Executive Summary:

The liquor license process begins at the State level and applications are then forwarded to the respective municipality for posting at the property and holding a public hearing, after which the Council recommendation is forwarded back to the State. A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food. Hiro's Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant is an existing business in Flagstaff operating under an interim license. If approved, it will be one of the 91 series 12 licenses in Flagstaff. Series 12 licenses are non-quota licenses. To view surrounding liquor licenses, please refer to the online interactive Liquor License Map.

The property has been posted as required, and the Police and Community Development divisions have reviewed the application and provided their respective reports.

Financial Impact:

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Policy Impact:

Not applicable.

Connection to PBB, Carbon Neutrality Plan, 10-Year Housing Plan & Regional Plan:

Liquor licenses are a regulatory action and there is no Council goal that applies.

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Key Considerations:

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is April 28, 2024.

Community Involvement:

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

The application was properly posted on March 12, 2024. No written protests have been received to date.

Attachments

Letter to Applicant

Hearing Procedures

Series 12 Description

PD Memo

Zoning Memo

Map