Title
Liquor License - Comicx Restaurant Bar & Store
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 62554.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 95
Zoning Classification: C-2 DRSP
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in July 2019.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 7, 2019.
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
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:
“Mexico-based ComicX Restaurant Bar & Store will open its first U.S. location at Desert Ridge Mall in Phoenix. With 36 current locations in Mexico, the comic book-themed restaurant will offer a family-friendly atmosphere and menu of salads, pizza, wings, burgers, desserts and a kids' menu. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages as an incident to the meals they enjoy.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Comicx Restaurant Bar & Store
Liquor License Map - Comicx Restaurant Bar & Store
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.