Title
Liquor License - Whining Pig
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License 07070568.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 7 - Beer and Wine Bar
Location
3730 E. Indian School Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for an ownership transfer of a liquor license for a beer and wine bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales as The Pigs Meow Beer & Wine Bar and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The sixty-day limit for processing this application is March 6, 2017.
Consideration should be given to the applicant's personal qualifications. In regard to the location, pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, there is a presumption that the public convenience and the best interest of the community were established at the time the location was previously licensed.
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.
Whining Pig (Series 7)
1612 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 0
Liquor license violations: None
Whining Pig (Series 7)
2512 S. Val Vista Drive, Pad E #105, Gilbert
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 retail sales of alcohol. Managers and staff will be trained in Arizona liquor law and the techniques of responsible sales and service to guests 21 and over.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.