Title
Liquor License - Six Byrd Cider
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 19-013070001508.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 19 - Remote Tasting Room for an existing Farm Winery
Location
3619 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a Remote Tasting Room for an existing Farm Winery. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in July 2022.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 20, 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
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.
Six Byrd Cider (Series 13)
941 S. Park Lane, Ste. 105, 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 for business and maintaining 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:
“The applicant seeks to operate a tasting room for its products, providing a casual eating and drinking experience that showcases the range of effervescent, hard apple ciders produced locally by the company. It's ciders will be offered with a variety of appetizers, small bites, and entrees made from locally sourced, market fresh ingredients. The company's goal is to provide a unique, dynamic, and engaging tasting room experience that demonstrates the creativity and versatility of its wine-making craft with the best local, southwestern ingredients.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Six Byrd Cider
Liquor License Map - Six Byrd Cider
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.