Title
Liquor License - Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 27380.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 11 - Hotel/Motel
Location
4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy., S.
Zoning Classification: CP/BP PCD SP
Council District: 3
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 Oct. 1, 2018.
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
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:
“Parkway Beverage Services Inc. is a part of the Westmont Hospitality family of companies, which is a well known, established, and respected hotel owner and management company operating numerous locations across the US. The Westmont Hospitality family of companies has a stellar reputation for maintaining quality properties and it takes liquor compliance regulations seriously. The management and staff strive to follow all liquor laws and have an outstanding record of compliance.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Westmont Hospitality family of companies strive to be good neighbors in all of its communities. Their properties are maintained impeccably and the noise level is typical of an upscale hotel property, not disruptive to the immediate community. This location has allowed the immediate community to enjoy dining and alcohol service, along with other amenities the hotel offers for many years."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
Liquor License Map - Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.