Title
Liquor License - Cellars Fine Wine & Spirits
Description
Request for a liquor license with Sampling Privileges. Arizona State License 09070105 & 09070105S.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
H. J. Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 9 & 9S - Liquor Store with Sampling Privileges
Location
914 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 2
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is Aug. 1, 2017.
Ownership Transfer: Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.
Sampling Privileges: Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration may be given to the applicant's personal qualifications and 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.
Cellars Fine Wine & Spirits (Series 9)
10660 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 2
Liquor license violations: None
Bahia de Kino (Series 7)
1040 W. Broadway Road, Mesa
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: In February 2015, a fine of $575 was paid for delinquent taxes and for purchasing from other than a primary source.
*Public Opinion - Revised
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 the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages. Managers and staff will be trained in Arizona liquor law and sampling requirements.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The previous owner successfully operated the liquor store with a series 9 license for more than 10 years. Applicant will continue to offer customers a clean and safe environment for liquor sales to customers 21 and over.”
*Staff Recommendation - Revised
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Cellars Fine Wine & Spirits
Liquor License Map - Cellars Fine Wine & Spirits
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.