The Greeley Liquor Licensing Authority on June 13 approved a new beer-and-wine liquor license for Lafayette’s Creperie, a business linked to MSR Investments, but required submission of a lease or other documentation showing MSR Investments has the legal right to occupy the building before the license is finalized.

Why this matters: the authority must be satisfied that the licensee has legal possession of the premises before granting permission to serve alcohol; the hearing officer said a lease is necessary to verify MSR Investments’ right to occupy the property.

Hearing and record: Zedaph Fletcher told the authority that administrative review departments raised no objections after applicants updated fingerprint and ownership information. Fletcher reported that initially the police and city attorney requested corrections to an individual-history report and additional ownership documents; the applicants provided updated materials during the review process.

Applicant testimony and city position: Steven Romero and Marcus (Marcus Steven Romero II) explained corporate ownership: MSR Investments (DBA Lafayette’s Creperie) is the applicant and operates alongside other affiliated entities. Marcus Romero said he collected neighborhood petition signatures; Fletcher confirmed petitioning and reported no opposition. City attorney Miss Sharma told the authority the one outstanding item was a lease agreement showing MSR Investments has lawful possession of the building; she said the city would like that documentation before final license issuance.

Decision and conditions: Judge Gonzales approved the license but directed the applicant to submit a lease agreement between the property owner and MSR Investments. The judge said he would "attach my signature and get that sent to the state" after the lease is filed.

Ending: The authority found the applicants of good moral character and authorized the clerk to finalize the license after the lease is submitted.