Title
Liquor License - Little Rituals Bar
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070619.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
132 S. Central Ave., Ste. 401
Zoning Classification: DTC - Business Core
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 11 - Hotel/Motel, liquor license. This business has plans to open in October 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 30, 2018.
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.
Residence Inn & Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Phoenix (Series 11)
132 S. Central Ave., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 38
Liquor license violations: None
Bitter & Twisted (Series 6)
1 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix
Calls for police service: 2
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
At the time this agenda was finalized, no protest or support letters had been received, however the 20-day public comment period had not yet concluded.
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:
“From the creators of Bitter & Twisted, Little Rituals will be a cocktail lounge with a stylish twist on the 4th floor of the Residence Inn & Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Phoenix. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to guests 21 and over.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Little Rituals Bar
Liquor License Map - Little Rituals Bar
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.