Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill #4460, located at 28576 North El Mirage Road, H.J. Lewkowitz, Applicant LL#23-010565.

Chipotle Mexican Grill #4460, is a new restaurant located at 28576 N. El Mirage Road. The owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is H J Lewkowitz.

A Series 12 Restaurant license is a non-transferable license that allows for the restaurant to sell and serve all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises.  A Restaurant license requires that at least forty percent (40%) of the restaurant’s gross revenue comes from the sale of food.  Failure to meet the 40% food requirement may result in revocation of the license.

Some of the businesses around Chipotle Mexican Grill #4460 are Safeway, Walgreens and Chase Bank.  There are no staff concerns Chipotle Mexican Grill #4460.  The public hearing notice was posted for at least 20 days, and no comments were received during the posting period.  The license application was reviewed according to State law and all Departments gave approvals.

There has never been a liquor license at 28576 N. El Mirage Road.

Pursuant to Arizona Law the City must make a recommendation to the State Liquor Board regarding the approval of applications to sell alcoholic beverages in the City. The standard for the City’s recommendation is whether the best interest of the community will be served by the issuance of these licenses and whether the public convenience is served. Staff recommends approval of the above licenses.

No fiscal impact.