Title
***ITEM REVISED (SEE ATTACHED MEMO)*** Liquor License - Barracks Bar - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 382036.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4601 N. 7th Avenue
Zoning Classification: C-3 SAUMSO
Council District: 4
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. 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 May 12, 2026.
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 the location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at the 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
Three valid letters protesting the issuance of this license have been received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from local residents who are concerned with the lack of sufficient parking at the location. They believe that having a nightclub so close to a residential area will create issues with noise and safety. Three valid support letters were also received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from a local resident, a neighboring business, and the Melrose Community Alliance. These individuals feel that the owners of the establishment have worked with neighboring businesses, City departments, and the neighborhood to address parking and noise issues and further express that opening this business in the area will provide a safe and inclusive space for members of the community to spend time.
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. 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:
“Barrack's Bar offers a community-oriented space that encourages social connection. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends disapproval of this application based on a Police Department recommendation for disapproval. The Police Department disapproval is based on the applicant's liquor license history and subsequent surrender of a bar license in the State of California for a similar business. Based on this the Police Department believes the applicant is not capable, qualified or reliable to hold a liquor license. Staff also notes that 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
Attachment A - Barracks Bar - Data
Attachment B - Barracks Bar - Map
Attachment C - Barracks Bar - Police Recommendation
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.