File #: 21-3210   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/5/2022 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
District: District 4

Title

Liquor License - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 1207A539.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

100 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 152

Zoning Classification: C-2 TOD-1

Council District: 4

 

This request is for an acquisition of control of an existing liquor license for a restaurant. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is Jan. 14, 2022.

 

Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, consideration should be given only to the applicant's personal qualifications.

 

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.

 

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (Series 12)

17787 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

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 for business and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be, or have been, trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”

 

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this application.

 

Department

Responsible Department

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