09/30/1993
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE APPEAL TO THE CITY MANAGER
By Douglas Hanson d/b/a/ Drew Street Video
Present:
Kathy S. Rice, Deputy City Manager
Al Galbraith, City Attorney
Luke Charles Lirot, Attorney representing Appellant
Douglas Edward Hanson, Appellant
Janet McMahan, Occupational License
Detective Robert Pease, Clearwater Police
Sergeant Bill Goatcher, Clearwater Police
Camille Motley, City Clerk Department
ISSUE:
Denial of Occupational License for Drew Street Video
Deputy City Manager, Kathy S. Rice, opened the Hearing at 9:00 a.m., September 30, 1993 witnesses
were sworn in by Notary Gwen Legters, from the City Clerk Department.
Ms. Rice referenced the sections of Clearwater Code of Ordinances which were in conflict with the
Appellant's application for Occupational License to do business as Drew Street Video.
Detective Robert D. Pease gave testimony and submitted paperwork regarding background investigation
performed on applicant. He stated the investigation results disclosed Mr. Hanson had been arrested for
reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest and DUI in May of 1987. The files also indicated Mr.
Hanson had been convicted of armed robbery and theft in Lapeer, Michigan on April 24, 1978. Detective
Pease referenced appellant's statement on his Occupational License Application for coin operated private
viewing booths as a violation of City Code.
Mr. Lirot questioned Detective Pease regarding the application. Detective Pease stated that Mr. Hanson
had volunteered information regarding the additional charges during a conversation that took place when
application was being investigated by Police Department.
Janet S. McMahan, Occupational License, gave testimony regarding taking of the application for Drew
Street Video. She indicated the category for Unspecified License ("which involves other personal
services") was used because she felt the private viewing areas qualified the applicant for this category.
Mr. Lirot questioned Ms. McMahan about the application process. She stated Mr. Hanson disclosed that
private viewing booths were to be used on the premise during their conversation .
Mr. Lirot called Mr. Hanson who gave his address as 13001 74th Avenue, Seminole, FL. and stated he
had filled out the Occupational License application. He stated he has applied for and obtained other
licenses in Pinellas County and St. Petersburg listing just the DUI and the other charges came up on
investigation. Appellant stated his intent was not to hide charges or appear misleading. He was granted
clemency in June 1993 (referenced as Exhibit C) to clear the charges of armed robbery and have his civil
rights restored.
Mr. Galbraith questioned the appellant about whether the clemency would expunge or seal the records
and noted the clemency did not allow him to carry firearms. Mr. Galbraith asked appellant about his
intentions regarding the video booths and coin operated viewing machines. Appellant stated he did not
plan to include them within his business.
Mr. Lirot was informed that he would be notified of the City's decision by October 7, 1993.
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The hearing adjourned at 9:30 a.m..
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