File #: 25-0173   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/26/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Cambria North Scottsdale - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Cambria North Scottsdale - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Cambria North Scottsdale - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Cambria North Scottsdale - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 324612.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 11 - Hotel/Motel

 

Location

4425 E. Irma Lane

Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP

Council District: 2

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 30, 2025.

 

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.

 

Aloft Tempe (Series 6)

951 E. Playa del Norte Drive, Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Chandler (Series 10)

2490 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Hilton Garden Inn & Home2Suites (Series 11)

7200 S. Price Road, Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - 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 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:

“Applicant will manage Cambria North Scottsdale, which is a popular hotel amongst business and personal travelers in North Phoenix. Applicant would like to continue to offer alcoholic beverages to its guests 21 and over.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment A - Cambria North Scottsdale - Data

Attachment B - Cambria North Scottsdale - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.