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Item 3
CITY COUNGIl
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REPORT
Meeting Date: October 20,2026
General Plan Element: Land Use
General Plan Goal: Support a diversity of businesses.
ACTION
Liquor License Request for LL-0062-2026 Mendocino Farms (410118). To consider
forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses
and Control for a New Application Series 12 (restaurant) State liquor license for an existing
location and new owner.
OWNER
Mendocino Farms LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Andrea Lewkowitz
LOCATION
16203 N Scottsdale Rd., Bldg. 8 #16D
REQUEST
The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 12 (restaurant) liquor
license for an existing location with new owner. This has been a licensed location most
recently operating with liquor since 2018 as a restaurant.
This liquor license allows the licensee to sell and serve spirituous liquor solely for
consumption on the premises of an establishment which derives at least forty percent
(40%) of its total revenue from the sale of food.

City Council Report | Mendocino Farms (410118)
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of
10 am and 9 pm; however, due to State liquor license processing requirements, they are
not required to notify the city or the state if they change their hours of operation.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
Reliability and Location
A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner for a
Certain Location.
The capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown.
Restaurant
A.R.S. Section 4-205.02 and R19-1-206 Criteria for Restaurant Operations.
This owner intends to operate this location as a restaurant. This establishment is 2,651
sq. ft. in size, plus an existing/proposed 406 sq. ft. patio. The bar service area is 0 sq. ft.
or 0% of gross floor area, and the kitchen area is 952 sq. ft. or 36% of the gross floor
area. The operational characteristics and floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Outdoor Patio
The existing patio, on the east side of the building is 406 sq. ft. and does not encroach
into the adjacent pedestrian walkway.
Zoning
This site is zoned Planned Regional Center (PRC). The PRC district allows restaurants
as a permitted use. The applicant has been notified of the city’s expectation that the
business will operate as a restaurant.
Public Safety
Police Department: No Opposition
Major life safety issues: None noted
Public Notice and Proximity
A.R.S. Section 4-201.B. Petitions from Persons in Close Proximity.
The applicant has maintained the required posting notice for the State mandated 20-
day period. No petitions or protests were received during the 20 (twenty) day posting
period.
COUNCIL OPTIONS & STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Council Options
The City Council has the option of recommending approval, disapproval or no
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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City Council Report | Mendocino Farms (410118)
Staff Recommendation
Staff advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining the
capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant.
Next Steps
The City Council’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Department of Liquor
Licenses and Control for their consideration. If the application is approved by the
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, the applicant should receive their license from
the State within 105 days of original application.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S)
Jason McWilliams, Planning Technician, jmcwilliams@scottsdaleaz.gov
Planning and Development Services
Matt Evans, Commander, mevans@scottsdaleaz.gov
Special Operations Division
APPROVED BY
10/5/2026
Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director Date
480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map
2. City of Scottsdale Applicant Questionnaire
3. State Application (Front Page, including menu)
4. Floor Plan
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ATTACHMENT 2
Liquor LiGense QuostioiraBiaire
(New Location) CITY OF
Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, 6, 3, 7,13) SCOnSBALE
Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days;
Name of Business: MENDOCINO FARMS
Business Address: 16203 N. Scottsdale Rd., Bldg 8, #160, Scottsdale. AZ 85254
Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment (Minus the Patio):
Is this business under cpnstmction or being remodeled? □ Yes 0 No
Does this business have an existing patio? 0 Yes Q No Dimensions of patio
Does this business have a proposed patio? □ Yes 0 No Dimensions of patio -
Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? 0Yes □ No
If yes, what type of license? ser(ES12
Is this business currently open? □ Yes 0 No
If yes, is this business operating with an QYes □ No
Interim license?
If no. what is the proposed opening date?
For Restaurants, Bars and Restaurants/Bars:
Will the bar service area be less than 15% of the gross floor area? □ Yes 0 No*
Gross square footage of bar service ama: ^^
(includes the floor area under indoor and outdoor bars and the floor area behind the bars used for storage,
prep and serving of food or drinks. NOT kitchenrit>ackroom storage)
Will the kitchen be less than 15% of the gross floor area? □ Yes* 0 No
Gross square footage of kitchen: ^^2 SF______
Will the full kitchen close before 9:00 p.m.7 □ Yes* 0 No
Will less than 40% of gross revenues be derived from the sale of prepared food? □ Yes* 0 No
During what hours will the establishment offer liquor sales? 10am to 9pm____________________
For admittance:
Will age verification be required/requested at any time during business operations? □ Yes* □No
For admittance:
Is a cover charge required at any time during business operations? □ Yes* 0 No
*May require a Conditional Use Permit
Piease check one of the following that best describes the primary business operation:
□ packaged retail 0 restaurant Obar □ personal service □ education servii
□ manufacturing □ hotel/ tourist accommodation □ residential facility □ sports / theater
Planning and bevelopment Services
7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleAZ:goy
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Liquor License Ciiie^ionnaire
CITY OF
(New Location)
Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, 6, 3, 7,13) SCOTTSDALE
Piease complete^all questions and return within 3 business days.
Wiii this business feature an^f the following:
Patron Dancing? □ Yes* □ No Karaoke? □ Yes* 0 No
Live Bands? □ Yes* 0 No DJ? □ Yes* 0 No
Amplified music? □ Yes* 0 No Games? □ Yes* 0No
Adult Entertainment? □ Yes* 0 No Four or more pool tables? □ Yes* 0 No
After hours? □ Yes* 0 No
*May require a Conditional Use Permit
Applicant Narrative:
ARS 4-201-G: Except for a person to person transfer of a transferable license for use at the same location and as
otherwise provided in section 4-203, subsection A, In all proceedings before the governing body of a city or town, the
board of supervisors of a county or the board, the applicant bears the burden of showing thsrt the public convenience
requires and that the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of a license.
1. t have the capability, qualifications and reliabllitv to hold a liquor license because: ___________
Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance
with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and
responsible alcohol sales and service.
2. The best interest of the community will be substantlallv served by the Issuance of the liquor license because:
Mendocino Farms features fresh, creative salads, sandwiches and more in a casual
family-friendly environment. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the
opportunity to order alcohol beverages as an incident to the dishes they enjoy.
3. Please descnl^e your business:
Restaurant.
The City's forwarding of a recommendation to the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control does not waive and is
not a subsMute for the Licensee's obligation to comply with all state, local and federal laws, policies and regulations
applicable to the license. The Recommendation is not a permit or regulatory approval to hold any events or construct or
demolish any Improvements. Zoning processes, building pennit processes, and similar regulatory requirements may
apply to Licensee's contemplated Improvements and are completely separate from the Recommendation. Licensee shall
be responsible to, separate and apart from this Recommendatipn, directly obtain all necessary permits and approvals
from any and all governmental or other entities including the City's having standing or jurisdiction over the subject areas.
For more information regarding zoning processes, building permit processes, and similar regulatory requirements and
approvals please call 480-312-2611.
ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWITZ 9/16/2026
Print Name: ____________ Stgnatur Date:
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian SchooTRoad, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
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ATTACHMENTS
State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Created 09/15/2026 @01:22:45 PM
Local Governing Body Report
LICENSE
Niunber: Type: 012 RESTAURANT
Name: MENDOCINO FARMS
State: Pending
Issue Date: Expiration Date:
Original Issue Date:
Location: 16203 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD
BLDG8#16D
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
USA
Mailing Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
#1775
PHOENK,AZ 85004
USA
Phone: (480)536-8151
Alt Phone: (602)200-7222
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
AGENT
Name: ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWTTZ
Gender Female
Correspondence Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
#1775
PHOENIX. AZ 85004
USA
Phone: (602)200-7222
Alt Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
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ATTACHMENT 4
MENDOCINO FARMS
16203 N. Scottsdale Rd., Bldg 8, #16D,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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