Title
Liquor License - The Roosevelt
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 250072.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
815 N. 2nd St.
Zoning Classification: DTC - Evans Churchill West
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a bar. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2024.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 10, 2023.
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.
Ocotillo Restaurant (Series 12)
3243 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 10
Liquor license violations: None
Chantico (Series 12)
1041 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: None
Liquor license violations: None
Starlite BBQ (Series 12)
1041 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Calls for police service: 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 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:
“From the creator of Ocotillo and Chantico, renowned chef Walter Sterling will open The Roosevelt , which will offer appetizers to full meals along with specialty cocktails in a modern-classic venue. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - The Roosevelt
Liquor License Map - The Roosevelt
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.