Title
Liquor License - Liars Club
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 199297.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
130 N. Central Ave., Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was Aug. 13, 2022. However, a request for more time was submitted to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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 interest 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 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:
“Liars Club will provide a family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant offering a traditional pizzeria menu, which includes Detroit-style pan pizza in a casual atmosphere with wood and playful decor. Applicant would like to offer its guests 21 and over alcoholic beverages as an incident to the delicious food served.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Liars Club
Liquor License Map - Liars Club
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.