Title
Liquor License - Walgreens #05938
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 280616.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
4134 N. 44th St.
Zoning Classification: C-1, C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a location transfer of a liquor license for a retail store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer & Wine Store, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 22, 2024.
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:
“As an experienced retailer, 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.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Walgreens currently offers beer and wine sales to customers under a series 10 liquor license. In response to customer requests, Walgreens would like to offer beer, wine, and spirits with a series 9 license.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment - Walgreens #05938 - Data
Attachment - Walgreens #05938 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.