Title
Liquor License - Grand Canyon Arena - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 406898.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3300 W. Camelback Road
Zoning Classification: PUD (Z-3-E-10)
Council District: 5
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for an arena. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 28, 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
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.
Mountain America Stadium (Series 6)
500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In June 2018, a fine of $500 was paid for accepting unauthorized IDs. In June 2019, a fine of $750 was paid for failure to request ID from an underage buyer and for selling, giving, furnishing an underage person with alcohol.
Desert Financial Arena (Series 7)
600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
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:
“Aramark will provide food and beverage services at Grand Canyon University arena. Beer and wine will be offered to guests 21 and over at select events.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Grand Canyon Arena - Data
Attachment B - Grand Canyon Arena - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.