Title
Liquor License - Matilda's - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 346865.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
822 N. 6th Avenue
Zoning Classification: DTC-Roosevelt South HP
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 7, 2025.
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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales an service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The owner of the popular First Place Coffee food truck is opening a new brick and mortar location known as Matilda's. Matlinda's will serve a variety of delicious sandwiches, salads,pastas and more in a casual, neighborhood setting. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21+ as an incident to the menu dishes offered."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Matilda's - Data
Attachment B - Matilda's - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.