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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-0063-2026 Mendocino Farms (410101). To consider
forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses
and Control for a New Application Series (12) State liquor license for an existing location
and new owner.
OWNER
Mendocino Farms LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz
LOCATION
8777 N Scottsdale Road #302
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 2001 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 (410101)
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of
10:30 am and 9 pm: however, due to state liquor license processing requirertients, they are
not required to notify the city or the state if they change their hours of operation.
IMPACT ANALYSIS ■'i
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 2,095
sq. ft. in size, plus an existing 654 sq. ft. Patio. The bar service area is 0 sq. ft. or 0% of
gross floor area, and the kitchen area is 954 sq. ft. Or 21 % of the gross floor area. The
operational characteristics and floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Outdoor Patio
The existing patio on the south and east sides of the buildingis 654 sq. ft. and does not
encroach into the adjacent pedestrian walkway.
Zoning
This site is zoned G-2 PCD (Central Business Planned Community District). The C-2
PCD 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 REGOMMENDATION
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 I Mendocino Farms (410101)
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)
John Kelly, Planning Technician, jkelly@scottsdaleaz.gov
Planning and Development Services
Matt Evans, Commander, mevans@scottsdaleaz.gov
Special Operations Division
APPROVED BY
10/2/2026
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 License Questionnaire
(New Location) CITY OF
Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, I If 6, 3, 7,13) VW/ SCOnSDALE ^
Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Name of Business: MENDOCINO FARMS________________________________________________
Business Address: 8787 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 302, SCOTTSDALE. AZ 85258_____________
Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment (Minus the Patio): 2,095 SF (TOTAL: 2,749 SF)_________
Is this business under construction or being remodeled? □ Yes (Zl No
Does this business have an existing patio? [7] Yes □ No Dimensions of patio
Does this business have a proposed patio? □ Yes [7] No Dimensions of patio______
Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? IZl Yes □ No
If yes, what type of license? SERIES 12____________________
Is this business currently open? H □ Yes Yes 0 \ No
If yes, Is this business operating with an □ Yes □ 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 area:.^^^________________________
(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 kitchen/bacivoom storage)
Will the kitchen be less than 15% of the gross floor area? □ Yes* 0 No
Gross square footage of kitchen: ^54 SF____________________
Will the full kitchen close before 9:00 p.m.? □ Yes* 0 No
Will less than 40% of gross revenues be derived from the sale of prepared food? □ Yes* □ No
During what hours will the establishment offer liquor sales?_________________________________
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
Please check one of the following that best describes the primary business operation;
□ packaged retail □ restaurant □ bar □ personal service □ education service
□ manufacturing □ hotel / tourist accommodation □ residential facility □ sports / theater
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale. AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov
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Liquor License Questionnaire
CITY OF^
(New Location)
Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, 6, 3, 7,13) SCOnSDALE
Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Will 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 that the public convenience
requires and that the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of a license.
1. I have the capability, qualifications and reliability 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 substantially 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 describe 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 substitute 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 permit 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 Recommendation, directly obtain all necessary permits and approvals
from any and all governmental or other entities including the Cit/s having standing or jurisdiction over the subject areas.
For more information regarding zoning processes, building permit processes, and simiiar regulatory requirements and
approvals please call 480-312-2611.
ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWITZ 9/16/2026
Print Name: , Signature: Date:
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦ www.ScottsdaleA2.gov
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Attachment 3
State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Created 09/15/2026 @ 12:38:18 PM
Local Governing Body Report
LICENSE
Number. Type: 012 RESTAURANT
Name: MENDOCINO FARMS
State: Pending
Issue Date: Expiration Date:
Original Issue Date:
Location: 8777 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD
#302
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
USA
Mailing Address:
Phone: (623)439-5030
Alt Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
AGENT
Name: ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWITZ
Gender Female
Correspondence Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
#1775
PHOENDC,AZ 85004
USA
Phone: (602)200-7222
Alt Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
OWNER
Name: MENDOCINO FARMS LLC
Contact Name: ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWITZ
Type; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
AZCCFUe Number 23794680 State of Incorporation: DE
Incorporation Date: 03/03/2025
Correspondence Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
#1775
PHOEND(,AZ 85004
USA
Phone; (602)200-7222
Alt Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
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