Title
Liquor License - Kid Sister
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 244190.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Courtney Lewandrowski, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
4810 N. 7th St.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 4
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 location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and outdoor alcohol consumption as an accessory use to a restaurant. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2023.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 16, 2023.
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:
“I have 5+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Three of those years were spent at a winery intimately learning about alcohol production. I also have a background in tax and accounting and understand the great fiscal responsibility in following the law. I will create a training schedule for all employees so they are informed of applicable liquor laws and are responsible servers.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our goal is to be a good neighbor and be a welcoming place to the community for food and drinks. We are committed to social entrepreneurship where-in we operate a for-profit business with intentional operating practices to positively impact the local community. Examples of these include partnering with WasteNot to limit food waste and paying fair wages and offering benefits to all employees.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Kid Sister
Liquor License Map - Kid Sister
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.