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Item 1
CITY COUNCIL
REPORT
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Meeting Date:
General Plan Element: 
General Plan Goal:
ACTION
May 5,2026 
Land Use
Support a diversity of businesses.
Liquor License Request for LL-0009-2026 Problem Lounge Restaurant (382482}. To
consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor 
Licenses and Control for a New Application Series 12 (Restaurant) State liquor license for 
an existing location and new owner.
OWNER
Problem Lounge LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Cleashaun Hill
LOCATION
7341 E. 6‘*’Ave.
REQUEST
The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 12 (restaurant) liquor 
license for an existing location with new owner. This has been a licensed location most 
recently operating with liquor in 2019 as a restaurant.
This liquor license allows the licensee to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for 
consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent 
(40%) of its total revenue from the sale of food.

City Council Report | Problem Lounge Restaurant (382482)
The applicant has indicated thatthis establishment will serve liquor between the hours of 5 
p.m. and 2 a.m.; however, due to state liquor license processing requirements, they are 
hot required to notify the city or the state if they change their hours of operation.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Reliability and Location
A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner for a 
Certain Location.
The capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown.
Restaurant
A.R.S. Section 4-205.02 and R19-1-206 Criteria for Restaurant Operations.
This owner intends to operate this location as a restaurant. This establishment is 6,865 
sq. ft. in size, plus an existing 700 sq. ft. patio. The bar service area is 365 sq. ft. or 5% 
of gross floor area, and the kitchen area is 1,784 sq. ft. or 25% of the gross floor area. 
The operational characteristics and floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Outdoor Patio
The existing patio, on the rooftop of the building is 70O sq. ft. and does not encroach 
into the adjacent pedestrian walkway.
Zoning
This site is zoned D/OR-2 DO (Downtown Office Residential Type 2 Downtown Overlay). 
The D/OR-2 DO district allows restaurants as a permitted use. The applicant has been 
notified of the city’s expectation that the business will operate as a restaurant, and that 
all parking requirements will be met prior to operating the restaurant.
PublicSafety
Police Department: No Opposition 
Major life safety issues: None noted
Public Notice and Proximity
A.R.S. Section 4-201 .B. Petitions from Persons in Close Proximity.
The applicant has maintained the required posting notice for the State rnandated 20- 
day period. No petitions or protests were received during the 20 (twenty) day posting 
period.
COUNCIL OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Council Options
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City Council Report | Problem Lounge Restaurant (382482)
The City Gouncil has the option of recomrnending approval, disapproval or no 
recommendation to the Arizpna Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
Staff Recommendation
Staff advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining the 
capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant.
Next Steps
The City Council’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Department of Liquor 
Licenses and Control for their consideration. If the application is approved by the 
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, the applicant should receive their license from 
the State within 105 days of original application.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
Jason McWilliams, Planning Technician, jmCwilliams(g)scottsdaleaz.gov 
Planning and Development Services
Matt Evans, Commander, mevans@scottsdaleaz.gov 
Special Operations Division
APPROVED BY
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4/20/2026
Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director 
480-312-4210, tcurtis@scbttsdaleaz.gov
Date
ATTACHMENTS
1. 
Map
2. 
State Application (Front Page, including menu)
3. 
Floor Plan
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ATTACHMENT 2
State of Arizona
department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Created 03/18/2026 @ 03:41:08 PM 
Local Governing Body Report
Number;
Name:
State;
Issue Date:
Original Issue Date: 
Location:
Mailing Address; 
Phone:
Alt Phone: 
Email:
LICENSE
Type:
PROBLEM LOUNGE RESTAURANT 
Pending
Expiration Date:
7341 E6TH AVENUE 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 
USA
(928)432-0293
INFO@PROBLEMLOUNGE.COM
012 RESTAURANT
AGENT
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Name: 
CLEASHAUN HAROLD HILL
Gender:' 
Male
Correspondence Address: 3418 E VALENCIA DRIVE 
PHOENDC, AZ 85251 
USA
Phone: 
(928)432-0293
Alt. Phone:
Email: 
INEO@PROBLEMLOUNGE.COM
OWNER
Name:
Contact Name:
Type;
AZ CC File Number 
Incorporation Date;
problem LOUNGE LLC 
CLEASHAUN HAROLD HILL 
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 
23S56551 
State of Incorporation; A^
07/23/2025
Correspondence Address: 3418 E VALENCIA DRIVE 
PHOENIX, AZ 85251 
USA
(928)432-0293
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Phone:
Alt Phone;
Email:
Olllcers / Stockholders
Name:
CLEASHAUN HAROLD HILL
INFO@PROBLEMLOUNGE.COM
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Manager
% Interest 
50.00
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PROBLEM LOUNGE
Starters
Lobster Deviled Eggs* - $28
Golden deviled eggs with lobster mousse, finished with house aioli
Hamachi Creole Tarlare - $32
Hand-cut yellowtail with citrus creole dressing and crisp shallot chips
Grilled Stuffed Oysters* - $36
Char-grilled oysters with smoked crab-herb butter and parmesan crust
Surf & Turf Frites*-$34
Hand-cut fries topped with prime steak, lender shrimp, and spicy aioli
Crack Wings - $26
Crispy fried wings glazed in signature house sauce
The Problem Child Dip - $30
Roasted garlic burrata with cream cheese, blistered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella crust, toasted baguette
Pasta
Crab & Shrimp Pappardelle* - $54
Fresh ribbons of pasta In garlic cream sauce with lump crab and shrimp
Crawfish Alfredo Fettuccine* - $52
Louisiana crawfish tails with parmesan cream and freih herbs
Blackened Chicken Penne - $48
Creole-spiced chicken in a velvety cream sauce
Black Pepper Steak RotinI - $56
Prime steak tips with mushrooms in brandy reduction
Oxtail Truffle Lasagna* - $62
Braised Cajun oxtail layered with pasta and truffle bdchamel

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PROBLEM LOUNGE - COCKTAIL & WINE
PROGRAM
Signature Creations 
Golden Orchard - $19
Vodka, pear nectar, lemon, honey syrup, champagne float — Coupe with edible gold rim
Tropical Mirage* - $18
Blanco tequila, passion fruit, pineapple, lime, agave, chili tincture — Garnished with flaming dehydrated lime
Veivet Rose - $18
Gin, strawberry pur6e, elderflower, lemon, egg white — Finished with rose petal dust
Mango Ember* - $19
Mezcal, mango purde, lime, tajln rim — Presented in a smoked glass dome
Emerald Garden - $17
Vodka, cucumber, green apple, basil, lime — Tall glass with cucumber ribbon and basil bouquet
Sunset Tower* - $18
Rum, guava, blood orange, lime, orgeat — Highball with ombrS gradient effect
Classics, Elevated
Banana Lemon Drop - $17
Vodka, banana purde, lemon, simple syrup, vanilla sugar rim
Watermelon Lime Margarita* - $18
Tequila, muddled watermelon, lime, agave nectar, tajln rim
Problem Signature Cocktail - $21
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, blue curagao, citrus, house tropical blend — our refined take on theAdios
Shared Experiences
Fruit Fire Mimosa Tower* - $68
Sparkling wine with rotating seasonai purdes and flaming citrus centerpiece (Serves 4~6)
Tropical Punch Bowl* - $85
Caribbean rum blend, pineapple, coconut, guava, passion fruit — Served in a crystal bowl with flaming overproof 
rum and ladle sen/ice

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Wine Selections
Sparkling
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut - $150 
Dorn P&rignor) Vintage - $395
White
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa Valley - $85 
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough — $72
Red
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa VallPy - $180 
Prisoner Red Blend, Napa Valley - $110
Beer & Cider
Craft Rotating Selection - $10-12
Curated rotating craft beers and ciders
Zero Proof
Fresh Pressed Juice Medley - $9
Seasonal cold-pressed juices
Botanical Mocktails — $12
Fruit-fon/vard non-alcoholic creations
San Pellegrino Sparkling - $8
Imported sparkling mineral water
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Seared golden brown with herb chimichurri
Sweet Cream Corn - $16
Roasted corn kernels with cream and butter
Side Dishes
Truffle Mashed Potatoes - $18
Yukon gold potatoes whipped with cream and truffle essence
Four-Cheese Macaroni Gratin - $18
Cavatappi baked with gruyere, Cheddar, parmesan, and fontina
Candied Sweet Potato Crunch* - $18
Sweet potato pur6e with pecan streusel and brOieed marshmallow
Jasmine Crab Fried Rice* - $18
Wok-tossed rice with lump crab, scallion, and soy reduction (+$1Z)
Salads
Classic Caesar Salad - $16
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and griiled chicken
Wedge Salad-$16
Baby Iceberg with pancetta, tomato, onion, and bleu cheese dressing
Desserts
Peach Cobbler-$12
Spiced peach filling with crumble topping
Basque Cheesecake - $12
Burnt-style cheesecake with creamy center
Butter Cake-$12
Rich goiden butter cake served warm
' Contains shelifish, nuts, or other allergens. Please Inform your server of any dietary restrictions.

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