Title
Liquor License - Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix Airport North
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 198700.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
601 N. 44th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2 MR
Council District: 8
This request is for a new liquor license for a hotel. 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 Aug. 5, 2022.
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 applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
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 alcohol sales and service. Managers and staff are trained, or will be, in the techniques of legal and responsible 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:
“Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix Airport North has been popular business and personal travel destination for many years. Applicant would like to offer alcoholic beverages to its guests 21 and over to those who would like to purchase beer and wine for consumption off premises.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff makes no recommendation regarding this application pending the completion of the departmental reviews and the posting process.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix Airport North
Liquor License Map - Hampton Inn by Hilton Phoenix Airport North
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.