File #: 24-2596   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 11/20/2024 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Harkins Theatres - District 2
District: District 2
Attachments: 1. Attachment - Harkins Theatres - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment - Harkins Theatres - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Harkins Theatres - District 2

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 307420.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Bldg. 17

Zoning Classification: PUD PCD

Council District: 2

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 6 - Bar, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 1, 2024.

 

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 information is not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant 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 an experienced licensee and 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:

“Harkins Theatres is expanding food menu items, and would like to continue to offer guests 21 and over alcoholic beverages as an incident to these menu items and their theater experience.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Attachments

Attachment - Harkins Theatres - Data

Attachment - Harkins Theatres - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

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