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CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
 
Agenda Item: 26C. 


Date Prepared:  11/6/2024 Council Meeting Date: 11/19/2024

TO:Mike Faust, City Manager 
THROUGH:
Kevin Burke, Deputy District Manager 
FROM:  Sean Kindell, Chief Financial Officer 
SUBJECT:
Liquor License Application Various Locations 

Purpose:

Discussion and possible action to recommend approval to the State Liquor Board for:

 

(a) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for AZ Pizza Co. Peoria, located at 16955 N. 75th Avenue Ste 115, Brandi E. Mostofo, Applicant, LL#24-001115.

 

(b) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Harkins Theatres, located at 9804 W. Northern Avenue, Andrea D. Lewkowitz, Applicant, LL#10010468.

 

(c) a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License for Harkins Arrowhead Fountains, located at 16046 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Andrea D. Lewkowitz, Applicant, LL#16432.

Summary:

 AZ Pizza Co. Peoria, is a new restaurant located at 16955 N. 75th Avenue Ste 115.  This location was previously Teriyaki Madness. The new owners have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License.  The application agent is Brandi E. Mostofo.

 

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 AZ Pizza Co. Peoria are Café Rio, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and Thai Chili.  There are no staff concerns AZ Pizza Co. Peoria.  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.

 

Harkins Theatres, is an existing movie theater, located at 9804 W. Northern Avenue. Harkins currently holds a Series 07 license which allows for the sale of beer and wine.  Harkins have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License. The application agent is Andrea D. 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 Harkins Theatres are Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Jalapeno Inferno. There are no staff concerns with Harkins Theaters. 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.

 

Harkins Arrowhead Fountains, is an existing movie theater, located at 16046 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive. Harkins currently holds a Series 07 liquor license which allows for the sale of beer and wine. Harkins have applied for a New Restaurant (Series 12) Liquor License. The application agent is Andrea D. 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 Harkins Arrowhead Fountains are Firebird Wood Fired Grill, Headquarters and Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. There are no staff concerns with Harkins Arrowhead Fountains. 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.

Previous Actions/Background:

There has never been a liquor license at 16955 N. 75th Avenue Ste 115.

 

In May 2024, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Harkins Theatres for a Location Transfer for an On-Sale Beer and Wine (Series 07) Liquor License located at 9804 W. Northern Avenue.

 

In May 2019, the Mayor and Council recommended approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for Harkins Arrowhead Fountains for a Location Transfer for an On-Sale Beer and Wine (Series 07) Liquor License located at 9804 W. Northern Avenue.

Staff Recommendation:

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.

Fiscal Analysis:

No fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
AZ Pizza Co Peoria app
Harkins Theatres app
Harkins Arrowhead Fountains app
Contact Name and Number:  
Samuel Brown (623) 773-7658