Title
Liquor License - Escape Lounge
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 101849.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 14 - Club
Location
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., T3P F2
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a private club. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in August 2020.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 24, 2020.
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
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 the 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.
Escape Lounges (Series 14)
3800 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., T4 N4 IC
Calls for police service: 1,201
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 is committed to upholding the highest standards for business and to 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:
“Applicant will open Escape Lounge in the newly-remodeled terminal 3 at Sky Harbor Airport. The lounge will offer guests a relaxing space to enjoy freshly prepared foods and beverages, private high-speed wi-fi, charging stations, magazines, newspapers, and printing services. Applicant would also like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over.”
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 - Escape Lounge
Liquor License Map - Escape Lounge
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.