Title
Liquor License - Sagewood
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 56404.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4555 E. Mayo Blvd.
Zoning Classification: S-1 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 15, 2019.
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.
Sagewood (Series 12)
4555 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 30
Liquor license violations: In April 2018, a warning letter was issued for failure to operate according to the license type.
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 an experienced licensee 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:
“Sagewood is an active senior living community that offers resort-style amenities, including restaurant dining, exercise classes and training, musical and cultural events, discussion groups, and more. Sagewood recently added a 10,737 square foot multi-purpose room to expand the community's event and activity areas - and has applied for a series 6 liquor license to allow consumption of alcohol in the new building and the community's secure public areas.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Sagewood
Liquor License Map - Sagewood
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.