File #: 20-0118   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/5/2020 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Pure Life Spirits
District: District 8

Title

Liquor License - Pure Life Spirits

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 88890.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 4 - Wholesaler

 

Location

4239 S. 36th Place

Zoning Classification: CP/BP

Council District: 8

 

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 has plans to open in April 2020.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Feb. 12, 2020.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may 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 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.

 

Rookies Soccer Cafe (Series 12)

3555 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 9

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 maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Applicant is an experienced wholesale distributor of alcoholic beverages committed to upholding all laws and regulations.”

 

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.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.