File #: 17-3003   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 5/31/2017 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Snooze
District: District 6
Attachments: 1. Liquor License Data - Snooze.pdf, 2. Liquor License Map - Snooze.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Snooze

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 1207A978.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

4901 E. Ray Road, Ste. 120

Zoning Classification: C-2

Council District: 6

 

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 July 2017.

 

The sixty-day limit for processing this application is June 6, 2017.

 

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.

 

Snooze (Series 12)

2045 E. Camelback Road, Ste. A17, Phoenix

Calls for police service: 6

Liquor license violations: None

 

Snooze (Series 12)

15054 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste. 110., Scottsdale

Calls for police service: 16

Liquor license violations: None

 

Snooze (Series 12)

310 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert

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

Liquor license violations: None

 

Snooze (Series 12)

615 S. College Ave., #B, 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 committed to upholding the highest standards. Managers and staff will be trained in Arizona liquor law and 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:

“Snooze is a breakfast and lunch restaurant and eatery focused on energetic atmosphere, engaging service, and innovative food. Applicant would like to continue to offer alcoholic beverages as an incident to the meals served to guests 21 and over.”

 

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 - Snooze

Liquor License Map - Snooze

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.