Title
Liquor License - Century Grand
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070054.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
3626 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a 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 July 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is April 8, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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 an experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards to mountain 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 owners of Barter & Shake, applicant applicant will offer craft cocktails in a dual-concept bar in a uniquely-designed space. One area will be casual neighborhood-style, while the other will be a high-end setting. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Century Grand
Liquor License Map - Century Grand
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.