File #: 24-0439   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 3/20/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Stem Wine Company
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Stem Wine Company

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 278410.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

2750 S. 18th Place, Ste. 150

Zoning Classification: A-2 RSIO

Council District: 4

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a wholesaler. 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 April 2024.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is March 26, 2024.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications and not to the location.

 

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 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.

 

Stem Wine Company (Series 4)

2750 S. 18th Place, Ste. 120, Phoenix

Calls for Police Service: 3

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's principals are experienced in wholesale liquor operations and committed to upholding the highest legal and business standards.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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