Sunday, April 16, 2006

Pertinent Web Sites for Information on Flanders Mansion

1. Monterey County Superior Court
http://www.monterey.courts.ca.gov/

Click on Calendars Box
Click on: “Click Here to Search the Entire Court Calendar”
Click on: “Search by Case”
Type in Box: M76728, then Click on “Click Here to Search”

Page displays up-to-date Court Date, Time & Courtroom Number.
(as of 16 April 2006, Court Date Thursday, June 22, 2006, 9:00 A.M., Courtroom 14, Judge Robert O’Farrell)


2. Flanders Foundation
http://www.flandersfoundation.org/

Includes links to Mission Statement, Vision Statement, News and Articles, Act Now! – How You Can Help, Myths about Flanders, Reports to the City Council, Directors and Advisory Board, etc.

Publicity and Support, including “Flanders Past and Present,” by Connie Wright.
http://www.flandersfoundation.org/pr.htm

Email: info@flandersfoundation.org

Mailing Address: Flanders Foundation
P.O. Box 1414
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Telephone Number: (831) 626-3826


3. The National Trust for Historic Preservation

“The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities.”
http://www.nationaltrust.org/index.html

Western Preservation News:

“UPDATE: Prognosis Hopeful for Carmel’s Flanders Mansion and Estate?” Melanie Billig, President, Flanders Foundation, Western Preservation News September/October 2005, page 7.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/about_the_trust/newsletters/wro/wro-0905.pdf


“Liquidation History: Picturesque Community Weighs Cash Value of National Register-Listed Estate, Melanie Billig, President, Flanders Foundation, Western Preservation News July/August 2004, page 2.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/about_the_trust/newsletters/wro/wro-0704.pdf

Notice of an award of a $1000 grant “to hire a consultant to develop a profession community outreach & educational program informing the public about the history and the community value of the Flanders Mansion,” Western Preservation News March/April 2004, page 2.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/about_the_trust/newsletters/wro/wro-0304.pdf


4. California Office of Historic Preservation

http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/

“The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is responsible for administration of federally and state mandated historic preservation programs in California. The mission of the Office of Historic Preservation and the State Historical Resources Commission, in partnership with the people of California and governmental agencies, is to preserve and enhance California's irreplaceable historic heritage as a matter of public interest so that its vital legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, economic, social, and environmental benefits will be maintained and enriched for present and future generations.”

Local Government Assistance
STAFF CONTACTS:
Lucinda Woodward, Supervisor
HUD/Section 106, Ordinances, General Plans, CLG Coordinator.
State Historian III
lwoodward@parks.ca.gov
916-653-9116
Lucinda Woodward answers e-mail queries promptly; she will either answer herself or forward query to a responsible party within the Office of Historic Preservation.

Michelle Messinger
CEQA/CLG Coordinator
State Historian II
mcmes@parks.ca.gov
916-653-5099
Michelle Messinger wrote a comment letter on the City’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) to Brian Roseth, Principal Planner, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, dated May 14, 2005.


5. National Register of Historic Places

“The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.”

http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/

National Register of Historic Places – California – Monterey County
http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/CA/Monterey/state.html

Outlands in the Eighty Acres (added 1989 - Building - #89000228)
Also known as Flanders;Paul Mansion
25800 Hatton, Carmel By-the-Sea

Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Ruhl,Frederick, Gutterson,Henry Higby
Architectural Style: Tudor Revival, Other
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Education, Landscape
Current Sub-function: Park, School


6. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea web site
http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/

Click on Planning, then Click on Environmental Documents

Draft of Environmental Impact Report for the Sale of Flanders Mansion Property
http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/environmental/FlandersDEIR.pdf


Final Environmental Impact Report
http://www.carmelcalifornia.com/PDF/FlandersFinalEIR.pdf

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