Title
Liquor License - Cleaverman, Filthy & Uppercut - District 8
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 315168.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
455 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 1005 and 1007
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in March 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application was January 14, 2025. However, the applicant submitted a written request for more time.
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.
Wren and Wolf (Series 12)
2 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 101, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 36
Liquor license violations: None
Chico Malo (Series 12)
50 W. Jefferson Street, Ste. 100, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 123
Liquor license violations: In August 2019, a fine of $250 was paid for altering the floor plan without notifying the State Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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 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:
“Cleaverman, Filthy & Uppercut will open at the Az Center in downtown Phoenix, and will feature a variety of gourmet salad, seafood, steak, and side dishes in a sophisticated setting. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages as an incident to the dishes served.”
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
Attachment - Cleaverman, Filthy & Uppercut - Data
Attachment - Cleaverman, Filthy & Uppercut - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.