Landmarks Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

Landmarks Commission Meeting Agenda, June 18, 20026 - 6:00 PM New Berlin City Hall Conference Room A/B Amended: 6/16/2026 Published: 6/9/2026 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE 3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Thursday, March 19, 2026 4) TREASURER’S REPORT: Proposed 2027 Landmarks Budget 5) COMMUNICATIONS A. Report from the Chair i. Update Regarding Documentation of Landmark Properties ii. Cemetery Signage Update iii. Reimbursement Request 6) UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. USA’s 250th Anniversary Celebration - Commissioner Warczak i. Red, White & Scoops Ice Cream Social Review & Reimbursement ii. Possible 4th of July 2027 Event B. Review of Documents from Previous Chairs – Commissioner Tyskiewicz C. Review and approval of Comprehensive Historic Landmarks Database D. Update on City Website Revisions – Commissioner Erdman 7) New Business A. Proposed telecommunications projects – Chairperson Orzel B. Removal of the QR Code from the Koeppen Home – Commissioner Marquardt 8) SET MEETING DATE 9) Announcements 10) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 19, 2026 CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM A/B I. Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Orzel at 6:01 PM. Present: Chairperson Orzel, Vice-Chairperson Ament, Commissioners Erdmann, Marquardt, Tyskiewicz and Warczak. Excused: Alderman Harenda. II. Declaration of Quorum; Public Notice. III. Approval of Minutes. January 15, 2026 - Landmarks Commission Minutes. MOTION: Motion to Approve. VOTE: Motion by Commissioner Warczak. Second by Commissioner Erdmann. Motion passed unanimously with Vice-Chairperson Ament and Commissioner Marquardt voting “present” due to their excused absences at the January 15, 2026 meeting. IV. Treasurer’s Report – Commissioner Warczak – There were no new expenditures, thus $1,960.00 remains in the Treasury. V. Communications – Chairperson Orzel – a letter from the New Berlin Memorial Veterans Services was received, asking for application for membership at various levels. Several Commissioners recalled agreeing in past years that this should be an individual choice, not a Commission membership. A. Report from the Chair – Chairperson Orzel. 1. 2025 Annual Report for CLG Partners – Chairperson Orzel reports that our form was submitted, but has not been indicated as received. She will check into this. 2. Update Regarding Documentation of Landmark Properties – Chairperson Orzel reports that some progress has been made on corrections, but she will check with the Waukesha County Register of Deeds that is handling these updates to see why all corrections have not been made. 3. Cemetery Signage Update – signs are finished and will be installed this Spring. VI. Unfinished Business. A. USA’s 250th Anniversary Celebration – Commissioner Warczak. 1. Red, White & Scoops Ice Cream Social – will be held at the ARC Center on April 26, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Members of the Landmarks Commission and New Berlin Historical Society will be serving ice cream with various toppings to carry-out the red, white, and blue patriotic theme. Discussion ensued as to items and quantities needed. 2. Retractable Banners – Due to the expense of retractable banners, Commissioner Warczak designed a display board showing photos/addresses of all New Berlin’s Landmarks. She was assisted by Commissioners Marquardt and Tyskiewicz. Commissioner Warczak requested reimbursement of $38.22 for the supplies that she purchased to put this display board together. MOTION: Motion to Approve Reimbursement of $38.22 to Commissioner Warczak for the Purchase of the Display Board Supplies. VOTE: Motion by Commissioner Tyskiewicz. Second by Commissioner Marquardt. Motion passed unanimously. 3. USA Flag History - Commissioner Warczak will bring her father-in- law’s folded flag, along with a laminated description of what the folded shape of the flag means, as well as what each fold means, to display at the 250th Anniversary Celebration. B. Update on Landmark Designation Binder – Commissioner Warczak – Commissioner Warczak described the work session with Commissioners Marquardt and Tyskiewicz in which important papers relating to each Landmark were consolidated into one binder. Commissioner Warczak will check with Deputy City Clerk Megan Godshall to see which of these pages have already been copied for inclusion on the flash drives. C. Review of Documents from Previous Chairperson DeMoss – Commissioner Tyskiewicz – The last document for review involved the need to check for any Native American Materials on the southwest corner of Moorland Road and Greenfield Avenue, in the event of any construction taking place there. A DNR review, plus a review of the National Register of Historic Places – Archeological Division, revealed that nothing of Native American origin had been located there. Being that there is documentation on this subject, and the documents in question were from 2001 and 2008, it was decided that there was no need to keep these. VII. New Business. A. Website Revisions – Commissioner Erdmann – is currently working on this and will forward a copy in slide format to each commissioner when complete. There is a discrepancy in the photos of the Prospect Hill Schools #2 and #3 that will need to be rectified. B. Review Database of Prospect Hill Settlement and Historic District Park. Chairperson Orzel’s extensive work on this database was reviewed and discussed. VIII. NEXT MEETING: Due to various Landmarks Commission Projects that the Commissioners will be working on, and the availability of Commissioners for the April and May 2026 meeting dates, it is likely that our next meeting will be T H U R S DAY, JUNE 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM, CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM A/B. IX. Adjournment at 8:10 PM. MOTION: Motion to Adjourn. VOTE: Motion by Commissioner Tyskiewicz. Second by Vice-Chairperson Ament. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Tyskiewicz Landmarks Commission Secretary HISTORIC DISTRICTS & LANDMARKS A Comprehensive Inventory The City of New Berlin Landmarks Commission June 2026 pg. 1 Introduction The Landmarks Commission was established by the Common Council under Chapter 141 of the New Berlin Municipal Codes on May 23, 1989. Purpose of the Commission The Commission designates historic landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts that hold special historic significance or value as part of the city’s, state’s, or nation’s development, heritage, and cultural character. Designated Historic Landmarks Properties formally designated as Historic Landmarks are subject to the provisions of Chapter 141 regarding the regulation of construction and alteration of the building’s exterior appearance. The Landmarks Commission may also acknowledge the historical, cultural, or architectural significance of a property through recognition as an Informational Landmark. Properties listed as an Informational Landmark are NOT subject to the provisions of Chapter 141. Other Historic Designations: Four additional organizations provide informational recognition for historic sites within the City of New Berlin. They are: • The New Berlin Historical Society, • The Waukesha County Historical Society, • The Wisconsin State Historical Society, and • The National Register of Historic Places While these groups share many goals with the Landmarks Commission, each organization operates independently, which can at times lead to confusion or duplication of effort. Purpose of This Document To reduce that confusion, this document provides a comprehensive inventory of all historic districts, landmark sites, historic landmarks, and informational landmarks within the City of New Berlin. pg. 2 Historic Districts New Berlin Historical Society: Historic Park 19885 W. National Avenue Background The Town of New Berlin was founded on January 13, 1846, and officially incorporated as a City in 1959. The New Berlin Historical Society was established soon afterward in 1964 and incorporated in 1965. As the City developed rapidly, it acquired the Sprengel Property in 1970. Located in Prospect Hill—one of the area’s earliest settlements—the property became an Historic Park under the management of the New Berlin Historical Society. The Historic Park opened to the public in 1977. Eventually, most of the properties in the park were relocated there from their original sites to protect them from demolition. Although these buildings remain historically significant, according to statute, they may not be officially designated as Historic Landmarks until 50 years after their relocation. Signage The New Berlin Historical Society provides informational signs, and many include QR codes that link visitors to the City’s website. Properties designated as, or previously dedicated as, Historic Landmarks are identified by bronze markers donated by Highland Memorial Park. New Berlin Historic Park Properties Original Location Moved to Historic Park Notes/Current Status Winton-Sprengel House (C. 1870) 19765 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278975me 19765 W. National Ave. (Current Location) N/A Designated a local historic landmark on 9/19/1991 as part of Prospect Hill Settlement, the bronze marker is displayed on the building. Winton-Sprengel Carriage Barn (C. 1881) 19765 W, National Ave, Current Location N/A Church-Winton-Martin House 19448 W National Ave. (Now Prospect Hill Garden Center) 2001 This property, donated by Martin family, was the childhood home of Theodora Winton Youmans, a well-known suffragist and journalist. Her desk was recently donated to the New Berlin Historical Society. Gazebo Current Location N/A The gazebo is a reproduction built with support from the community. It is not eligible for landmark status. Meidenbauer Log House (C. 1842) Lawnsdale Road 1987 This property was donated to the Historic Park by Meidenbauer Family. pg. 3 Properties Original Location Moved to Historic Park Notes/Current Status Ozanam Cupola Observation Tower (C. 1931) 2240 S. Moorland Road (Now the Sanctuary Apartments) 01/31/1992 The cupola was designated as a local historic landmark on 4/2/1992. The bronze marker is displayed on the building, but the landmark designation was rescinded, as required, after the structure was moved to the Historic Park. Aeromotor Windmill (C. 1916-1932) 16000 W. Cleveland Ave. Ca. 1991 This windmill came from the Miller Farm, where the New Berlin Historical Society first met. It replaced the original windmill at the Winton-Sprengel House. Prospect Hill School #2 (C. 1863-1913) East of Freewill Baptist Church; moved to Barton Rd. (c. 1913) and served as Murphy's Creamery 1995 The schoolhouse was donated to the Historic Park by the Sisson family, 20155 W. Barton Road Fire Station #3 19885 W. National Ave. Current Location N/A The building was repurposed in 2009 to serve as the New Berlin History Museum. Prospect Hill Settlement Historic District National & Racine Avenues, (Shields) & Barton Road Background In November 1991, the Landmarks Commission designated Prospect Hill Settlement as the City’s first officially designated Historic District. The Prospect Hill Settlement District includes properties within New Berlin Historic Park as well as neighboring sites. Road construction along National and Racine Avenues reshaped the area, leading to the loss of several properties and the elimination of Shields Road. Signage Bronze plaques donated by Highland Memorial Park were presented starting in 1991 to the owners of the properties officially designated as part of the Historic District. Few of the plaques are currently visible, except for those awarded to buildings in the Historic Park. There is a large wooden sign at the entrance to the Historic District. The Landmarks Commission discussed the possibility of replacing the sign in 2022, but no action was taken. pg. 4 Prospect Hill Settlement Historic District Properties Designated: 11/28/1998 Notes/Current Status Freewill Baptist Church (Ca. 1859) 19750 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278974 Following an arson-related fire, the church was designated as a local landmark in 1989. It was later recognized again in 1991 as part of the Prospect Hill Settlement Historic District. The City of New Berlin now owns it. Weston Home (Ca. 1906) 20040 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278980002 The home is privately owned. Winton Sprengel House (Ca. 1870) 19765 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278975 The house is in the New Berlin Historic Park, owned by the City of New Berlin, and maintained by the New Berlin Historical Society. Weston Antique Apple Orchard (Ca. 1906-1946) 19760 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278998 The City of New Berlin now owns the property. Second Winton General Store & Post Office (Ca.1880) 19745 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278993 The property was torn down and is currently the site of The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill. Prospect Hill School #3 (Ca. 1913 –1953) 5535 S. Racine Ave. Tax Key: 1278996 The property’s address is now listed as 19707 W. National Ave. The building is a private residence adjacent to Historic Park. It is not visible from National Avenue. Freewill Baptist Church Parsonage (Ca. 1842) 5565 S. Racine Ave. The property was torn down. Original Church-Winton General Store & Post Office (Ca. 1840) 19485 W. National Ave. The property was moved to 19601 Shields Drive and eventually torn down. Lindsey-Murphy-Heinz-Sisson Farmstead (Ca. 1840) 20155 W. Barton Road Tax Key: 1278980 The affidavits designating this as a historic landmark were refiled in 1/2026 as the originals could not be found. pg. 5 Informational Historic Districts • Designated by the Landmarks Commission Name /Location Date of Designation Signage/Current Status Historic Coffee Street Coffee Road & National Avenue west to Racine Avenue 2000 Signs reading “Historic Coffee Street” are installed beneath the Coffee Road street signs. A mural depicting those signs is also painted in the lobby of City Hall. Arcadian Hills Residential Subdivision Elm Grove Road, Prospect Drive and Prospect Place 2021 An informational marker was placed on Prospect Parkway in April 2022 recognizing the historic significance of Arcadian Hills, one of the first planned subdivisions in the City of New Berlin. Informational Historic Districts, Sites and Landmarks • Designated by the Waukesha County Historical Society Name /Location Date of Designation Signage/Current Status Cheney-Faulkner-Cooper Home (Ca. 1840) 5810 S. Racine Avenue 1956, C. 1978, 2001 Sign was present Ca. 2022 but obscured by brush. The present condition of the sign needs to be confirmed, including the spelling of “Yankee.” Freewill Baptist Church (Ca. 1859) 19750 W. National Avenue 1956, 1997, 2003 The last marker installed by the Waukesha County Historical Society honored the role of the Yankee Abolitionists in the church’s congregation, and the Prospect Aid Society. The sign was reported missing Ca. 2010. pg. 6 Name /Location Date of Designation Signage/Current Status Childhood Home of Governor Julius Heil 19890 Julius Heil Road 2000 The Waukesha County Historical Society installed an informational marker commemorating Governor Julius Heil, who is credited with the phrase “America’s Dairyland. ” Some information on the marker is incorrect. The Heil Company did not manufacture road-building equipment or bottle washers; it manufactured garbage trucks and stainless-steel trailers used to haul petroleum, milk, and asphalt. The marker remains in place, although it is obscured by brush. Linnie Lac Dam & Mill Pond Between West College Avenue, South Racine Avenue, and South Martin Road 2001 Signage needs to be verified. Calhoun At the intersection of Calhoun Road and the Chicago & Northwester RR tracks, south of Greenfield Avenue (WI Hwy. 59) 2003 The Waukesha County Historical Society, in partnership with the Landmarks Commission, installed an informational marker at the site to recognize the railroad’s historic role in the area’s economic development. Hamlet of Calhoun Calhoun Road and the Chicago & Northwestern RR tracks, south of Greenfield Avenue 2003 The Waukesha County Historical Society, in partnership with the Landmarks Commission, installed a second informational marker at the same site to recognize the contributions of the residents of Calhoun, many of them immigrants, to business and agriculture. Cornfalfa Farms Racine Avenue & Swartz Road in Minooka Park, 1927 E. Sunset Drive 2004 The Waukesha County Historical Society installed an informational marker honoring the Swartz Brothers, who were internationally recognized for producing alfalfa, apples, and Asiatic sheep. The property is now part of the Waukesha County Park System. The marker was removed to make way for the Milwaukee/Waukesha Water Project and reinstalled in 2022. New Berlin Hills Golf Course 13175 W. Graham Street 2007 The City of New Berlin purchased the course in 1978. In 2007, to mark the 100th anniversary of New Berlin Hills—one of Wisconsin’s oldest golf courses—the Waukesha County Historical Society installed an informational sign located next to the west entrance of the Clubhouse. pg. 7 Historic Sites and Landmarks • Designated by the City of New Landmarks Commission and approved by the Common Council Notification and Recordkeeping After the Landmarks Commission designates or registers a property, it must complete the following steps: • Notify the property owner or owners. • Provide notice to the City Clerk, Common Council, Department of Community Development and/or the Plan Commission, and the City Assessor. • Record the designation with the Waukesha County Register of Deeds. • For registration, maintain the record on the official list kept in the Clerk’s office. At the present time, only five of the twenty-three of the officially registered Historic Sites and Landmarks are properly identified on the property tax records. Efforts to address this situation are ongoing. The Historic Sites and Landmarks are identified by number in order of their recognition dates. Signage At one time, Historic Sites and Landmarks were identified by bronze markers donated by Highland Memorial Park. The practice was discontinued due to cost, limited budget, and the reluctance of property owners to display the signs. Informational signs are posted in the Historic Cemeteries. Historic Sites and Landmarks Nbr. Name/Location/Tax Number Designation Date Affidavits Signage/Notes/Current Status Signed by City Clerk Recorded by County Register 1 Freewill Baptist Church 19750 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1278974 11/7/1989 11/28/1998 12/19/1989 The church received a bronze plaque in 1991, but no signage is currently visible on the exterior of the building. 2 Lindsey-Murphy-Heinz-Sisson Farmstead 20155 W. Barton Road Tax Key: 1278980 11/12/1991 1/6/2026 1/16/2026 The farmstead received a bronze plaque in 1991, but no signage is currently visible on the exterior of the building. This property is listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. pg. 8 Nbr. Name/Location/Tax Number Designation Date Affidavits Signage/Notes/Current Status Signed by City Clerk Recorded by County Register 3 Jungbluth Greek Revival Farmhouse 3130 S. Sunny Slope Rd. Tax Key: N/A 6/8/1993 The farmhouse was torn down due to the development of the ProHealth Regency Senior Community. An informational marker was installed in 2003. It is located on the east side of Sunny Slope Rd. 4 Nicholas-Hart Victorian Farmhouse & Barn 3655 S. Woefel Rd. Tax Key: 1215999 11/14/1996 9/19/2003 9/30/2003 This property is listed as a Historic Landmark under “Legal Description” on the property tax record. 5 Tacl’s Tavern & Roadhouse 20401 W. Greenfield Ave. Tax Key: 1173999 4/19/1996 The building was demolished in 2000 to accommodate the widening of Greenfield Avenue (WI Hwy. 59). The site is now vacant and owned by the State of Wisconsin. After the demolition, the owners purchased The Asia House on National Avenue and displayed the bronze plaque from Tacl’s Roadhouse in the bar. The Asia House closed in 2024, and the property has not yet been acquired by a new owner. 6 Cheney-Faulkner-Cooper House 5810 S. Racine Ave. Tax Key: 1277987002 12/9/1997 9/19/2003 9/30/2003 Since 2024, this property has not been listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. 7 Clark-Pitman-Milham House & Barn 20900 W. Cleveland Ave. Tax Key: 1180999002 8/24/1999 9/19/2003 9/30/2023 This property is listed as a Historic Landmark under legal descriptions on the property tax record. 8 Linnie Lac Dam & Lake Site Between W. College Ave., S. Racine Ave., and S. Martin Rd. Tax Key: 1280041001 2/22/2000 9/19/2003 9/30/2023 This property is listed as a Historic Landmark under legal descriptions on the property tax record. Signage needs to be verified. 9 Andrew L. McWhorter House 20635 W. Cleveland Ave. Tax Key: 1180994 10/24/2000 9/19/2003 9/30/2003 This property is listed as a Historic Landmark under legal descriptions on the property tax record. 10 Sears Kit Barn 12415 S. Grange Ave. Tax Key: 1293995001 5/28/2002 9/19/2003 9/30/2003 This property was listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record until 2022. pg. 9 Nbr. Name/Location/Tax Number Designation Date Affidavits Signage/Notes/Current Status Signed by City Clerk Recorded by County Register 11 German Evangelical Protestant Church Cemetery 4104 S. Racine Ave. Tax Key: 1230989 1/14/2003 4/17/2003 4/27/2003 Although this cemetery was designated as a historic site in 2003, it has not been identified as such on the property tax record. The City of New Berlin now owns it. The Informational Marker was replaced in April 2026 by the Landmarks Commission 12 German Evangelical Reformed Protestant Church Cemetery 3700 S. Racine Ave. Tax Key:1224990 1/14/2003 4/17/2003 4/27/2003 Although this cemetery was designated as a historic site in 2003, it has not been identified as such on the property tax record. The City of New Berlin now owns it. An Informational Marker and kiosk were placed in the cemetery by the Landmarks Commission in 2003. 13 Luthi Family Barn 20680 Downie Rd. Tax Key: 1173989 12/19/2025 1/16/2026 1/16/2026 Designated as a Historic Landmark on 8/12/2008. The affidavits were not properly filed at the time of designation. Those errors were corrected. As of 2/13/2026, the property tax record identifies the property as a Historic Landmark under “Notes. ” Records indicate that a bronze plaque was presented to the owner. 14 Elger’s Red Bell Market (Chappell Sports) 18600 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1262993 6/9/2009 6/9/2009 1/16/2026 This property is designated as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record under “Notes” as of 2/13/2026. 15 New Berlin Center Cemetery 18001 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1262960001 4/8/2014 4/10/2014 4/21/2014 Although this cemetery was designated as a historic site in 2003, it has not been identified as such on the property tax record. The City of New Berlin now owns it. The Informational Marker was replaced in April 2026 by the Landmarks Commission 16 Sunnyside Cemetery 6005 S. Racine Ct. Tax Key: 1280972 4/8/2014 4/10/2014 4/21/2014 Although this cemetery was designated as a historic site in 2003, it has not been identified as such on the property tax record. The City of New Berlin now owns it. The Informational Marker was replaced in April 2026 by the Landmarks Commission pg. 10 Nbr. Name/Location/Tax Number Designation Date Affidavits Signage/Notes/Current Status Signed by City Clerk Recorded by County Register 17 Holy Apostles Cemetery 16000 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1212991003 4/8/2014 4/10/2014 4/21/2014 Holy Apostles Cemetery was accidently omitted from the list of Historic Sites until 2025. This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. The Informational Marker was replaced by the Landmarks Commission in April 2026. 18 Koeppen Home 16230 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1237978 4/8/2014 4/9/2014 4/21/2014 This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. The owner recently reported that the QR code explaining the home’s history was removed. 19 Cheese Factory (Currently Uncle Jimmy’s Pub & Grill) 18540 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 1262990001 1/27/2015 1/28/2015 2/3/2015 This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. However, the current owner displays the bronze plaque by the doorway and highlights the building’s history on the website. 20 Foster-Giesfeldt Home 21777 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 2182997 1/27/2015 1/28/2015 2/3/2015 This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. 21 Gilbert-Schroeder-Hofmann Home 4848 S. Calhoun Rd. Tax Key: 1258997 1/27/2015 1/28/2015 2/3/2015 This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. 22 Foster-Sadler-Kreger Home 21795 W. National Ave. Tax Key: 2182996 10/27/2015 11/10/2015 11/17/2015 This property is not listed as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record. 23 Cutler-Kern-Kimball Farmstead 20440 W. Coffee Rd. Tax Key: 1221992004 5/14/2019 1/12/2026 1/16/2026 This property is designated as a Historic Landmark on the property tax record under “Notes” as of 2/13/2026. A bronze plaque was presented to the owner at her request. It is not visible on the exterior of the property. pg. 11 Informational Landmarks • Designated by the Landmarks Commission Process, Notification and Record Keeping The Landmarks Commission approved reports documenting the historical significance of each of the following properties for posting on the City’s website with other landmark information. No further action has been taken. Name /Location Date of Designation Signage/Current Status Childhood Home of Governor Julius Heil 19890 Julius Heil Road 6/20/2024 See Informational Landmarks designated by the Waukesha County Historical Association. Hickory Grove School 2600 S. Sunny Slope Road 6/20/2024 After extensive renovation, Hickory Grove is now the New Berlin Community Center at Hickory Grove, home to the New Berlin Senior Center, Food Pantry and various recreational classes and programs. An informational marker about the history of Hickory Grove School was placed in the front lobby by the City. Casper Inn 16150 W. National Avenue 7/18/2024 Most recently known as the Asia House, the restaurant is permanently closed. Lincoln Log Road West of the intersection with Calhoun Road to Springdale Road. 7/18/2024 Future Landmark and Informational Landmark Designations In 2017 and 2018, the Landmarks Commission secured a historic preservation grant from the National Park Service, administered through the Wisconsin Historical Society. The grant supported the identification and photography of properties that may qualify for designation as Historic Landmarks. The resulting photographs and related historical information were added to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) database, where they are available on the Society’s website. Note that not every property listed on the AHI database is designated as a historic landmark. pg. 12 National Register of Historic Places • The National Park Service Application and Selection Process To qualify for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, an application must be submitted to the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office, recommended by the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board, and approved by the National Park Service. Inclusion on National Register of Historic Places is primarily an honorary distinction for owners of private property. Name /Location Date of Designation Signage/Current Status State Register National Register Freewill Baptist Church 19750 W. National Ave. 4/22/1997 6/22/1998 This property is recognized by the city, county, state, and National Register as a historic landmark. Weston Antique Apple Orchard (Home & Fields) 19760 W. National Ave. 6/21/1996 9/6/1996 This property is recognized by the city, county, state, and National Register as a historic landmark. Needham, Enoch Gardner, and Mary Caroline Koch House 12713 W. Greenfield Ave. 1/21/2000 6/15/2000 This property is recognized as a historic landmark on the state and national registers. It is not listed as a historic landmark by the City of New Berlin or Waukesha County Historical Society. Conclusion This inventory brings together the City of New Berlin’s historic districts, sites, landmarks, and informational landmarks in one record to support preservation, public understanding, and consistent administration. It highlights both the progress made in recognizing historically significant properties and the continuing need to improve recordkeeping, verify signage, and align official designations with property tax records and other public information. As the Landmarks Commission continues its work, this document can serve as a foundation for future research, designation efforts, and partnerships that help preserve New Berlin’s historic character for future generations. 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 500, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 - 630.227.0202 - www.trileaf.com April 27, 2026 New Berlin Landmarks Commission Attn: Ms. Patti Orzel 3805 S Casper Drive New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone: (262) 786-8610 Email: nb.landmarks.chair@gmail.com RE: CellCo Partnership and its Controlled Affiliates Doing Business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) – 147309 NEW BERLIN E - Alt1 New Berlin Ei / Project# 17461049 – Trileaf Project #777336 4333 S Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 Waukesha County, Hales Corners Quadrangle (USGS) Latitude: 42° 57’ 55.95” N, Longitude: 88° 5’ 46.88” W Dear Ms. Orzel: Trileaf Corporation is in the process of completing a Section 106 Review at the referenced property. Verizon Wireless proposes to install nine (9) wireless communications antennae at a centerline height of 125 feet on an existing 130-foot (134-foot-tall overall) monopole telecom tower and install associated equipment in a proposed 12-foot by 32-foot lease area north adjacent to the tower. Additionally, a 20-foot-wide access/utility easement is proposed to extend south from an existing shelter then generally east along an existing paved drive approximately 0.5 miles to Sunny Slope Rd. Furthermore, a separate 10-foot-wide utility easement for buried fiber is proposed to extend south then east for approximately 0.40 miles to Sunny Slope Rd. The site is currently an existing monopole used for stadium lighting at the Eisenhower Middle -High School stadium and co nsists of manicured grass and a gravel/paved drive. The antenna will be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Our investigation includes determining if the site is contained in, on or within the viewshed of a building, site, district, structure or object, significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture, that is listed, or eligible for listing on the State or National Registers of Historic Places, or located in or on an Indian Religious Site. Trileaf is requesting information regarding this tower’s potential effect on Historic Properties. All information received will be forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as part of the Section 106 review process. Additionally, this invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project. If you wish to comment or be considered a consulting party, please respond within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. If a response is not received within thirty (30) days, it will be assumed that you have no ob jections to this undertaking. A site topography map and aerial photograph are enclosed for your reference. Please call me at (630) 227-0202 or email s.diedrich@trileaf.com if you need additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your assistance in this regard. Sincerely, Samantha Diedrich Project Scientist Site Location & Surrounding Properties Site Location Aerial Photographs (2022) Verizon Wireless – 147309 NEW BERLIN E - Alt1 New Berlin Ei 4333 S Sunny Slope Road New Berlin, WI 53151 Easement Hales Corners Quadrangle, Wisconsin (2022) Contour Interval = 10 Feet Scale 1 Inch = ~2,000 Feet Latitude: 42° 57’ 55.95” N, Longitude: 88° 5’ 46.88” W Township: T6N Range: R20E Section: S23  North Site Vicinity Map Verizon Wireless – 147309 NEW BERLIN E - Alt1 New Berlin Ei 4333 S Sunny Slope Road New Berlin, WI 53151 Site Location May 6, 2026 Trileaf Environmental Architecture Engineering Attn: Ms. Samantha Diedrich, Project Scientist 1821 Walden Office Square; Suite 500 Schaumburg, IL 60173 RE: CellCo Partnership and its Controlled Affiliates Doing Business as Verizon Wireless 147309 NEW BERLIN E - Alt1 New Berlin Ei / Project# 17461049 –Trileaf Project #777336 4333 S Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 Waukesha County, Hales Corners Quadrangle (USGS) Latitude: 42° 57’ 55.95” N, Longitude: 88° 5’ 46.88” W Ms. Diedrich: Thank you for your letter dated April 27, 2026. Enclosed is a map highlighting Historic Areas in New Berlin, which forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and marks locations associated with Indigenous People as well as other historical sites. Referring to both this map and the book New Berlin, Wisconsin to 1900: Not as German as You Think (2003, New Berlin Historical Society) by local historian Mary Ella Millham, Ph.D., it seems the proposed tower site is not situated on an Indian Religious Site. However, please keep in mind that I am a volunteer and do not have formal training as an archaeologist or historian. A historical and archaeological resources survey conducted between 2018 and 2019 by Tes Historical Consulting LLC, funded through a grant administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society, determined that the closest site eligible for the National Register of Historic Places is located approximately two miles from the proposed tower. During my site visit, I saw two existing towers, suggesting that a similar study was undertaken prior to their construction. It is my best guess that the conditions in the area remain unchanged. To error on the side of caution, however, I am copying this letter to the City’s Planning Department for their input. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me at (262) 894-9153 or email at orzelpatti@gmail.com. Sincerely yours, Patti Orzel, Chairperson City of New Berlin Landmarks Commission CC. Ms. Kelly Wall, Planning Division Ms. Megan Godshall, Office of the City Clerk