Title
Liquor License - Gobooze
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 62479.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 9 - Liquor Store
Location
2433 W. Desert Cove Ave.
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a liquor store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 7, 2019.
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.
Gobooze (Series 10)
1665 E. 18th St., #104, Tucson
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None.
Gobooze (Series 10)
1370 E. 8th St., #4 & #5, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In April 2019, a fine of $250 was paid for storing liquor on an unlicensed premise and an unlawful record of delivery.
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:
“As an experienced retail merchant with liquor licenses in many cities throughout the U.S., Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards for business and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Applicant offers direct delivery of snacks, drinks, personal essentials and a variety of convenience items, and would like to offer customers 21 and over the opportunity to purchase beer and wine.”
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 - Gobooze
Liquor License Map - Gobooze
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.