Title
Liquor License - Chipotle Mexican Grill #3306
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 26839.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
H. J. Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2450 W. Bell Road, Ste. 5
Zoning Classification: C-3
Council District: 1
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is Sept. 29, 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
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:
“Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (and related entities) hold over 1,600 liquor licenses throughout the United States, including 76 licenses in Arizona. Chipotle has been a responsible licensee in Arizona since the issuance of its first license in 1999 and is committed to upholding the highest business standards for product quality, customer service and community engagement. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible management and/or service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Chipotle Mexican Grill is a quick-serve Mexican eatery enjoyed by area residents, visitors and workers. In addition to freshly-prepared tacos and burritos, Chipotle would like to offer its guests beer and margaritas as an incident to their meal. Alcohol sales, which are limited to bottled beer and margaritas, account for only 2-3% of revenue; however, it is considered an integral part of the restaurant's concept.”
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 - Chipotle Mexican Grill #3306
Liquor License Map - Chipotle Mexican Grill #3306
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.