Jerry Lewkowitz, Agent

The applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for a new Series 12 (Restaurant) liquor license.

Recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) of Application No. 227541, a request by Jerry Lewkowitz, agent for Chipotle Mexican Grill #4248, for a new Series 12 liquor license. Chipotle Mexican Grill #4248 is located at 655 S. Cotton Ln., Goodyear, AZ 85338 (generally located N of Yuma Rd. and E of Cotton Ln.) (Darcie McCracken, City Clerk)

The applicant paid the $635 application fee for the liquor license per the Goodyear Municipal User Fee Schedule. The business will also contribute to the tax base of the community.

Mr. Lewkowitz has applied for a new Series 12 liquor license for Chipotle Mexican Grill #4248, which is currently scheduled to open April 20, 2023. 

The City Clerk's office received the application from the DLLC on January 31, 2023. A Public Notice was posted on the property on February 14, 2023, to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes §4-201(b). No petitions or protests from qualified persons were received during the comment period. 

The application was routed to the Police Department and the Development Services Department (Planning & Zoning, and Building Safety), and any comments from these departments are listed below:

 

Department/Division	Comments
Police	None
Planning & Zoning	None
Code Compliance	None
Building Safety	None

A Series 12 liquor license is for a restaurant and is non-transferrable. This on-sale retail privileges liquor license allows the holder to sell all types of spirituous liquor solely for consumption on the premises of an establishment that derives at least forty percent (40%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food.

The DLLC requires liquor license owners, agents, and managers actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business to complete a state-approved management training course prior to the issuance of a liquor license. The registered premise manager has completed the training and any other managers will be required to complete it as well. A manager will be onsite during all business hours, and restaurant workers will ask for identification from anyone ordering alcohol.

There are no licensed childcare facilities or K-12 schools within 300 feet of the location. The City Council's recommendation of "Approval", "Disapproval", or "No Recommendation" will be forwarded to the DLLC for consideration during their licensing review process.