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CITY COUHCll
REPORT
Meeting Date: November 10, 2026
General Plan Element: Land Use
General Plan Goal: Support a diversity of businesses.
ACTION
Liquor License Request for LL-0068-2026 Calitacos (414437) 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
BCN Franchise LLC
APPLICANT CONTACT
Andrea Lewkowitz
LOCATION
7337 E Shea Bl Unit: Ste 100
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 operating
with liquor in 2008 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.
The applicant has indicated that this establishment will serve liquor between the hours of 7
am and 10 pm Monday - Sunday; however, due to state liquor license processing
City Council Report | Calitacos (414437)
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 3,498
sq. ft. in size. The bar service area is 0 sq. ft. or 0% of gross floor area, and the kitchen
area is 1,300 sq. ft. or 37% of the gross floor area. The operational characteristics and
floor plan qualify as a restaurant.
Outdoor Patio
There is no proposed or existing patio with this application.
Zoning
This site is zoned Highway Commercial (C-3). The C-3 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
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The City Council has the option of recommending approval, disapproval or no
recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control.
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
10/26/2026
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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ATTACHMENT2
Liquor License Questionnaire
(New Location)
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Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, 6, 3, % 13)
Please complete all.questions isnd return within 3 busihess ddys.
Name of Business: j^ALITACOS
Business Address: 7337 E. SHEA BLVD., STE. 100, SCOTTSDALE. AZ 85258
Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment (Minus the Patio): 3.498 SF
Is this business under construction or being remodeled? □ Yes E] No
Does this business have an existing patio? Q Yes E) No Dimensions of patio;
Does this business have a proposed patio? D Yes El No Dimensions of patio.
Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? El Yes □ No
If yes, what type of license? series 12________
Is this business cunantly open? □ Yes El No
If yes, is this business operating with an □ Yes □ No
interim license?
If no, what is the proposed opening date? OCTOBER 2026
For Restaurants, Bars and Restaurants/Bars:
Will the bar servicearea be less than 15% of the gross floor area? □ Yes E) No
Gross square footage of bar servicearea:*^^
(includes the floor area under indoor and outdoor bars and,the floor area behind the bars used for storage,
prep end serving of food or drinks. NOT kitchen^ackroom storage)
Will the kitchen be less than 15% of the gross floor area? □ Yes’ El No
Gross square footage of kitchen: “* <300 SF
Will the full kitchen close before 9:00 p.m.? □ Yes* El No
Will less than 40% of gross revenues be derived from the sale of prepared food? □ Yes* EJ No
During what hours wi|l the establishment offer liquor sales? 7am.to 10pm (MONDAY-SUNDAY)
For admittance:
Will age verification be required/requested at any time during business operations? □ Yes* El 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 El restaurant Q bar □ personal service G education servii
□ 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
Uquar License Questionnaire - Restaurants & Bars - New LocaBon Paget of2 10A)5/2017
Lic§uor License ©uestipnnaife
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Restaurants & Bars (Series 11,12, 6, 3, 7,13) SC(
Please complete all questions and return within 3 business days.
Will this business feature ai inyjo cf the following:
Patron Dancing? Yes* 0 No Karaoke? □ Yes* 0 No
Live Bands? B _ Yes* s* 0 No DJ? □ Yes* 0 No
Amplified music? □ Yes* 5* 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 supenrisqrs of a county or the board, the applicant beam 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. have the capability, quaPfications 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. Jhe best interest of the community, will be substantially served by the Issuance of the IK^or license because:
Calitacos is a neighborhood restaurant featuring a variety of street tacos, burritos, tortas,
and desserts in a 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.
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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 pemnit 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 ail 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 __ , 9/29/2026
Print Name: _ __________ Signature: Date:
Planning and Development Services
7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 ♦www.ScottsdaleAZ.gpv
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ATTACHMENTS
State of Arizona
Department of Liquor Licenses and Control
Created 09/28/2026 @03:28:04 PM
Local Governing Body Report
LICENSE
Number: Type: 012 RESTAURANT
Name: CALITACOS
State: Pending
Issue Date: Expiration Date:
Original Issue Date:
Location: 7337 E SHEA BOULEVARD
SUITE 100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
USA
Mailing Address:
Phone: (602)200-7222
Alt. Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
AGENT
Name: ANDRE A DAHLMAN LEWKOWTTZ
Gender Female
Correspondence Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
STE1775
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
USA
Phone: (602)200-7222
Alt Phone:
EmaU: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
OWNER
Name: BCN FRANCHISE LLC
Contact Name: ANDREA DAHLMAN LEWKOWITZ
Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
AZCC File Number: 25044662 State of Incorporation: AZ
Incorporation Date: 04/07/2026
Correspondence Address: 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE
STE 1775
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
USA
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Phone: (602)200-7222
Alt Phone:
Email: ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM
Officers / Stockholders
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