Title
Liquor License - Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 65789.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
222 E. Portland St.
Zoning Classification: DTC-West Evans Churchill
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in October 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 23, 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
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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 for business and maintaining 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:
“Cambria Hotel Downtown Convention Center will have 127 guest rooms in the Roosevelt Row Arts District near art galleries, shops, restaurants, sports stadiums and concert venues. The hotel will include meeting and event spaces, a full-service restaurant, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool and bar. The hotel would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center
Liquor License Map - Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.