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City of Scottsdale — Regular Meeting and Work Study Session (2026-07-01)
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Item 6 CITY COUNCII REPORT ♦ mm Meeting Date: General Plan Element: General Plan Goal: July 1,2026 Land Use Support a diversity of businesses. ACTION Liquor License Request for LL-0032-2026 Prime Now/Amazon Fresh 399179. To consider forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a New Application Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) State liquor license for a new location and new owner. OWNER Prime Now LLC APPLICANT CONTACT Andrea Lewkowitz LOCATION 16087 N. 80th St Scottsdale REQUEST The applicant is seeking a favorable recommendation on a Series 10 (Beer and Wine Store) liquor license for a new location and new owner. This liquor license allows a liquor store retailer to sell beer and wine, only in the original package, to be taken away from the premises of the retailer and consumed off the premises. Action Taken _ City Council Report | Prime Now/Amazon Fresh (399179) IMPACT ANALYSIS Reliability and Location A.R.S. Section 4.-203.A and R19-1-702 Granting a License for a New Owner and Location The capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant has been shown, and the public convenience and best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. Outdoor Patio There is no proposed or existing patio with this application. Zoning This site is zoned Industrial Park (1-1). The 1-1 district allows wholesale/warehouse/distribution as a permitted use. The applicant has been notified of the city’s expectation that the business will operate as wholesale/warehouse/distribution. Parking and Traffic The surrounding street network provides sufficient access. 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 A.R.S. Section 4-207. Restrictions on Licensing premises near school or church buildings (within 300 ft.) applies to all but Series 5,11,12, Special Events, or Golf Courses. 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. There are no school buildings or church buildings within 300 feet. Other surrounding uses are compatible. 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. Page 2 of 3 J City Council Report | Prime Now/Amazon Fresh (399179) Staff Recommendation Staff advises that the license request meets the criteria imposed for determining that the community’s best interest is substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license and 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 fonwarded 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 6/15/2026 Tim Curtis, AlCP, Current Planning Director 480-312-4210, tcurtis@scottsdaleaz.gov Date ATTACHMENTS 1. Map 2. City of Scottsdale Applicant Questionnaire 3. State Application (Front Page) 4. Floor Plan Page 3 of 3 5 5!o mzH LL-0032-2026 N r / I I s E.fFrankjUpvdi^ight Boulevard 1 fV / 1 .1 V. it it Sitg r -. ■7 f?S I 4 7 •s. fh ■fl 1 it t* • • Site' "7 . ■n ii ■rw 00 J I Q.S. 1 I H V .1 35-47 1 -M j G.I.S. Orthophoto 2023 Prime Now/Amazon Fresh (399179) ATTACHMENT 2 Liquor License Questionnaire ^ (NewLocation) - CJJYOF Packased Retail, Wholeaale, Manufecturlng (Sariee 1,2,3,4,9,10,19) SCOTTSDALc Ill Name of Business: PRIME NOW/AMAZON FRESH Business Address: 16087 N. 80th STREET, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260 Type of Business (packaged retail, wholesale, manufacturing): RETAIL Total Gross Square Footage of Establishment: 12,000 SF Was liquor sold at this location prior to this application? Yes ES No □ If yes, what type of license? SERIES 10 Is this business currently open? Yes Q No g] If yes, is this business operating with an interim license? Yes Q No 12 If no, what is the proposed opening date? AUGUST 2026 Is this business under construction? Yes 12 No CH Is this business being remodeled? Yes 12 NoD Does this business have a drive thru window? Yes [U No 0 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 an experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers -i- staff will be trained in the fprfinimipc nf anH rpgnnnciKIp almhnl c^iIpc anri cpr\ri<*p 2. The best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because: n Applicant will offer a variety of retail everyday items, such as groceries, snacks, household goods, etc. its customers. Applicant would like to offer its customers 21 and over the onfrinn nf niirrhacina hpiar rtnA winp tn flipip qVip 3. Please describe your business: lina pvnpripnrp Retail punning and Develppitiehtr $ervic^ 7447 E. Indian School Rciad. Suite #105, Scottsdale.;AZ 86251 • www.SoottsdaleAZ.goV Uquot UcensB Quesffotfn^ flJew Ljocationy Pa^gea,petail,,elc. -Page 1 of 2 ■ . Revision Date; 6/27/2025 Liquor License Questionnaire ^Packaged Retail, Wholesale. Manufacturing (Series 1,2,3,4.9,10,19) SCOTTSDALE T-7 MM' ■i« | ' .'••I' ' j!': i' li'; •' ■ , 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 City's having standing or jurisdiction over the subject areas. For more information regarding zoning processes, building permit processes, and similar regulatory reouirements and approvals please call 480-312-2611. Andrea Lewkowitz Print Name Ageiht/Applicant Signature 4/15/2026 Date Planning iiiti Development S^iVicei ^ 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • www;sc6ltsdaleAZ.gov i ' Uquai-License Quosttonnaiw (Nbw LocafonJ PacHa^dRefail, etc. Page2of2 „ , Revision Date: BC7/202S ATTACHMENTS State of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Created 05/27/2026 @ 01:23:32 PM Local Governing Body Report LICENSE Number Name: State: Issue Date: Original Issue Date: Lx>cation: Mailing Address: Phone: Alt Phone: Email: Type: PRIME NOW/AMAZON FRESH Pending Expiration Date: 16087 N 80TH STREET SCOTTSDALE. AZ 85260 USA 2600 N CENTRAL AVENUE #1775 PHOENIX, AZ 85004 USA (602)200-7222 ANDREA@LEWKLAW.COM 010 BEER AND WINE STORE 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 Page 1 of6 ATTACHMENT 4 PRIME NOW/AMAZON FRESH 5 7 Li^'. 9'-Ki 16087 N. 80* Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Approx, 12,000 SF (ENTIRE PREMISES UCENSED FOR ALCOHOL STORAGE. DISPLAY AND SALES) Public entrance/exit / m I i i 1'! m OUT OF score f III !i li * lUi i! • i ifii tin OUT OF SCOPE i! : r y til! OSFOO i f H'l i lf> i f r y. V. 17 a; % \f Liquor storage Non-public exits