File #: 23-0974   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/3/2023 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Dashmart
District: District 5
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Dashmart.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Dashmart.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Dashmart

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 09070728.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 9 - Liquor Store

 

Location

2330 W. Bethany Home Road, Ste. 110

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 5

 

This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a liquor store. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store, liquor license.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 19, 2023.

 

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.

 

Dashmart (Series 10)

2330 W. Bethany Home Road, Ste. 110, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 47

Liquor license violations: None

 

Dashmart (Series 10)

3512 E. Southern Ave., Mesa

Calls for police service: N/A - Not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Dashmart (Series 10)

14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Ste. 3, Peoria

Calls for police service: N/A - Not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Dashmart (Series 9)

2414 W. 14th St., Ste. 2414 A, Tempe

Calls for police service: N/A - Not in Phoenix

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 an experienced license 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:

“Currently operating with a series 10 liquor license, Applicant offers direct delivery of snacks, drink, personal essentials and a variety of convenience items, and would like to offer customers 21 and over the opportunity to purchase beer, wine and spirits.

 

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 - Dashmart

Liquor License Map - Dashmart

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.