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Greeley approves Old School Mexican Restaurant license; issuance delayed until occupancy and business licenses issued
Summary
The Greeley Liquor License Authority found needs and desires met and approved a hotel-and-restaurant liquor license for Old School Mexican Restaurant LLC at 2319 Eighth Ave., but ordered that the license be issued only after a certificate of occupancy and city business license are completed.
The Greeley Liquor License Authority on Aug. 15 approved a hotel-and-restaurant liquor license for Old School Mexican Restaurant LLC, doing business at 2319 Eighth Ave., finding the needs and desires requirement satisfied and the applicant of good moral character. The authority ordered the license to be issued only after the applicant obtains a certificate of occupancy and a city business license.
Why it matters: The decision allows the applicant to proceed but prevents liquor sales until building and business licensing are complete, ensuring the city’s safety and code checks are satisfied before alcohol is sold.
Key facts: Shelby Fletcher, the city clerk, reported that planning had no concerns but that code compliance required removal or reduction of prior window signage to 25% of each pane and that landscape/grounds be brought into compliance (50% living material). Finance and building noted a certificate of occupancy and business license were still required; an inspection was scheduled for Sept. 1, 2025. The clerk—s packet showed 43 petition signatures collected, with 23 later struck by the clerk—s office, leaving 20 valid signatures in the mapped area; the hearing officer said the site historically held restaurant liquor licenses and found that factor persuasive.
Supporting details: Applicant Jose Cortez told the authority he and his team had made door-to-door visits per the clerk—s map and collected signatures, and that the build work was repairs rather than major remodeling and was on track for the Sept. 1 inspection. Police and the city attorney had initial concerns that were addressed per the clerk; fingerprints were submitted and no criminal history was found for the owner in the record.
Next steps: The authority approved the license now but ordered that local issuance to the applicant occur only after the certificate of occupancy and business license are issued and the clerk forwards the file to the state. The applicant must wait for the state to complete its licensing review before selling alcohol.
Speakers quoted in this article are limited to persons who appeared in the hearing record: Hearing officer (unnamed), Shelby Fletcher (City Clerk), Miss Sharma (City Attorney), Jose Cortez (applicant).
