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File #: 26-0414   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Agenda Ready - City Clerk
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Lifetime - Paradise Valley - District 3
District: District 3
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Poolside Bistro - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Poolside Bistro - Map.pdf
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Title

Liquor License - Lifetime - Paradise Valley - District 3

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application # 375032.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

12800 N. Tatum Boulevard

Zoning Classification: PUD

Council District: 3

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 8, 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 for business and maintaining 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:

“Poolside Bistro, located within Life Time Fitness, offers a relaxed, resort-style dining experience where guests can enjoy fresh, chef-inspired dishes, including burgers, salads, tacos and popular dishes that complement a family-friendly outdoor setting. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to order alcoholic beverages with the meals served.”

 

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 - Life Time - Paradise Valley - Data

Attachment B - Life Time - Paradise Valley - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.