Littleton licensing commission approves liquor license for Shay Lizeth Creperie

The Littleton Licensing Commission voted unanimously Feb. 12 to approve a hotel and restaurant liquor license for Shay Lizeth Creperie LLC at 5856 South Lowell Boulevard in Littleton, pending approval from the Colorado Division of Liquor Enforcement.

A representative of Shay Lizeth Creperie told the commission the business is family owned and operates on the Lowell strip. "We're a family owned business... we'd like to take our business to the next step. We believe that with this liquor license, we'll be able to... give our clients a more, French, experience," the applicant said. The applicant told commissioners the creperie’s planned hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and that the business expects to offer seasonal cocktails and occasional specials such as mimosas and martinis.

Carol Johnson, representing Liquor Pros, presented the petition and remonstrance results the firm gathered on the business’s behalf. Johnson said petitioners obtained 110 signatures: 109 in support and 1 in opposition. She told the commission petition efforts included 267 attempts (84 business attempts and 83 residential attempts) and reported 54 businesses and 55 residents signed in support, with one resident in opposition. "I do believe that with only 1 in opposition... that definitely shows the need and desire for this license to be issued in the neighborhood," Johnson said.

During questioning, commissioners asked about alcohol server training and on-site staffing. The applicant said two staff members would be assigned to the bar initially and that the business would ensure staff complete responsible-sales training; the applicant said one server training certificate was on order for the premises. When asked about promotional offerings, the applicant said the business planned to run seasonal beverage pairings and occasional happy-hour promotions; the applicant also said bottomless-mimosa promotions were being considered and estimated three to four mimosas per person as a reference point based on their glassware.

Pam Chadbourne, a longtime Littleton resident who spoke during public comment, said she supported the license and welcomed businesses filling in the Lowell strip. "I tend to be in favor of it... I look forward to that," Chadbourne said.

Commissioners moved to approve the licensing resolution, which conditions the local approval on final sign-off by the Colorado Division of Liquor Enforcement and on any reasonable restrictions the local licensing authority sets. The motion carried 5–0.

The commission noted the local approval does not take effect until the state division grants its authorization. The transcript showed two different unit numbers for the applicant’s address (the reading of the resolution listed "number 22" while the motion read "number 28"); the commission did not resolve that discrepancy on the record during the meeting. The license will not be effective until any remaining administrative details are finalized and the state issues its approval.