Title
Liquor License - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 399287.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
1746 W. Fillmore Street
Zoning Classification: A-1 MH
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a grocery store. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in August 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 26, 2026.
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: information about any 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.
Prime Now/Amazon Fresh (Series 9)
500 S. 48th Street, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 13
Liquor license violations: In November 2019, a fine of $250 was paid for failure to follow the identification procedure prescribed by statutes and a retail delivery violation.
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 to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and services.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Prime Now/ Amazon Fresh offers a variety of retail everyday items, such as groceries, snacks, household goods, personal items, etc. Applicant would like to offer its customers 21 and over the option of purchasing beer and wine with their shopping experience.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - Data
Attachment B - Prime Now/Amazon Fresh - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.