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8.A.

City Council Meeting - FINAL

Meeting Date:: 11/03/2014
From:: Stacy Saltzburg, Deputy City Clerk

Information

TITLE:

Consideration and Action on Liquor License Application: Andrea Lewkowitz, "Smashburger", 1020 S. Milton Rd. Ste #102., Series 12 (restaurant), New License.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Hold the Public Hearing
The City Council has the option to:
1) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval;
2) Forward the application to the State with no recommendation; or
3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial based on the testimony received at the public hearing and/or other factors.

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:

Andrea Lewkowitz is the agent for a new Series 12 (restaurant) liquor license for Smashburger.

Financial Impact:

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff as this is a recommendation to the State.

Connection to Council Goal:

Effective governance (Regulatory action)

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Not applicable.

Options and Alternatives:

1) Table the item if additional information or time is needed.
2) Make no recommendation.
3) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for approval.
4) Forward the application to the State with a recommendation for denial, stating the reasons for such recommendation.

Background/History:

An application for a new Series 12 liquor license was received from Andrea Lewkowitz for Smashburger.

A background investigation performed by Sgt. Matt Wright of the Flagstaff Police Department resulted in a recommendation for approval.

A background investigation performed by Tom Boughner, Code Compliance Manager resulted in no active code violations being reported.

Sales tax and licensing information was reviewed by Ranbir Cheema, Tax, Licensing & Revenue Manager, who stated that the business is in compliance with the tax and licensing requirements of the City.

Key Considerations:

Because the application is for a new license, consideration may be given to both the location and the applicant's personal qualifications.

A Series 12 license allows the holder of a restaurant license to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.

The deadline for issuing a recommendation on this application is November 7, 2014.

The applicant is not required to provide the distance between the applicant’s business and the nearest church or school for government; and the State does not require a geological map or list of licenses in the vicinity for any license series.

Expanded Financial Considerations:

This business will contribute to the tax base of the community.

Community Involvement:

The application was properly posted on October 9, 2014.

No written protests have been received to date.

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