Title
Liquor License - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 408541.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
4215 E. Bell Road, Ste. 105
Zoning Classification: C-2, C-O/G-O
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow package liquor sales. This business has plans to open in January 2027.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 31, 2026.
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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
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:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Prime Now/Amazon Fresh offers a variety of retail everyday items, such as groceries, snacks, household goods, personal items, etc. Applicant would like to offer its customers 21 and over the option of purchasing beer and wine with their shopping experience.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - Data
Attachment B - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.