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City of Mesa — City Council (2026-10-05)

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Revenue Collections Operations
Licensing Office
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A:
SERIES 12 RESTAURANT LICENSE - ON-SALE RETAIL PRIVILEGES.
ZONING: LC COUNCIL DISTRICT: #3
PER ARS 4-201.E, COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATE ON 10/13/2026.
Harbor Seafood & Cajun House 2711 South Alma School Road Suite 14
BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS
Pufferfish LLC
Jeffrey Craig Miller, Agent P.O. Box 2502 Chandler, AZ 85244
APPLICANT, POSITION MAILING ADDRESS
LICENSE PRESENTLY EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION: The existing Series 12 Restaurant License
held by Haedod One LLC was issued on 7/07/2025. This license will revert to the State.
PREVIOUS LICENSE EXISTING AT THE ABOVE LOCATION: The previous license held by Chen's
Development LLC, was issued 06/22/2021. This license was closed 07/07/2025.
LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS (see enclosed map): 20.
APPLICATIONS WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS PENDING STATE LIQUOR BOARD DECISION: 0.
POPULATION ESTIMATE WITHIN ONE-MILE RADIUS OF THE ABOVE LOCATION: 17,840.
ADVERSE INFORMATION: None.
OTHER INFORMATION: There is a licensed childcare facility located within 300 feet of the proposed
licensed premises. While this does not violate A.R.S. § 4-207 A, which applies only to K–12 schools, Mesa
City Council retains discretion to deny the application under A.A.C. R19-1-702(12), which considers the
proximity of the proposed premises to licensed childcare facilities as defined by A.R.S. § 36-881.
PETITIONS RECEIVED WITHIN 20-DAY POSTING PERIOD: None.
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Not Applicable.
DISTANCE TO NEAREST SCHOOL: Not applicable.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW: A restaurant that serves lunch and dinner is requesting a new Series 12
Restaurant License. A Series 12 Restaurant License allows on-site consumption of all types of alcohol.
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