File #: 16-1489   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/1/2017 Final action: 2/1/2017
Title: Liquor License - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews
District: District 1
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A860.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

10214 N. Metro Pkwy. W.

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 1

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as Mimi's Cafe #39 until May 2014 and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in April 2017.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 3, 2017.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and to the location.

 

Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona

This information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests 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 experience 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 responisble 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:

“Red Robin Interntaional Burgers & Brews will provide a friendly, casual nieghborhood restaurant with a unique experience. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over alcoholic beverages as an incident to the creative meals guests enjoy.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.

 

Attachments

Liquor License Data - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews

Liquor License Map - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.