Title
Liquor License - Club Contact - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 339484.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
747 W. Van Buren Street
Zoning Classification: DTC - Van Buren HP
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a bar. 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 May 27, 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
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 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:
“Club Contact will feature a variety of craft cocktails and specialty drinks in a Sci-Fi themed atmosphere. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to purchase alcoholic beverages."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Club Contact - Data
Attachment B - Club Contact - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.