⚡ 1480 RENAISSANCE DR

1. Site Access & Topography

The subject property at 1480 Renaissance Drive is located within a well-developed commercial office park in Park Ridge, IL, immediately adjacent to the I-294 (Tri-State Tollway).

• Road Access & Delivery Feasibility: Access to the site is excellent. Renaissance Drive is a paved, multi-lane commercial road connecting directly to West Higgins Road (Route 72), a major arterial. Proximity to I-294 ensures straightforward access from regional transportation routes. The existing road network appears robust and capable of handling heavy truck traffic required for BESS component delivery.
• Terrain Characteristics: As is typical for the Chicago metropolitan area, the topography of the site and its surroundings is exceptionally flat. This is a significant advantage, as it will minimize the need for extensive civil work and grading, thereby reducing site preparation costs and timelines.
• Heavy Equipment Access: The site is currently developed with a multi-story office building and associated surface parking. Existing curb cuts and internal driveways are designed for commercial traffic and should be sufficient for accessing the site with cranes, transformers, and battery containers. A detailed logistics plan would be required to confirm turning radii within the parking lot, but initial assessment shows no obvious impediments.
• Easement Concerns: The property appears to have direct frontage on Renaissance Drive, mitigating the need for off-site access easements. However, if Sunland were to lease or purchase only a portion of the 2.97-acre parcel, an internal access and utility easement agreement with the property owner (Imperial Realty Co) would be essential to guarantee unrestricted 24/7 access for construction and long-term operations and maintenance.

2. Environmental Constraints

The site's location in a developed commercial area generally reduces environmental risk, but several key items require verification.

• FEMA Flood Zone: The FEMA flood zone designation is currently listed as "Unknown." This is a critical data gap. A preliminary desktop review suggests the property is likely in Zone X (minimal flood hazard), but this Requires Verification through an official FEMA map review or a flood zone determination report. Any designation other than Zone X could require elevating equipment or constructing flood mitigation measures, adding significant cost.
• Wetlands: Presence of jurisdictional wetlands is "Unknown." While the highly developed nature of the site makes large, pristine wetlands unlikely, drainage features or small pockets of emergent wetlands could exist, particularly in low-lying areas of the parking lot. A National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) desktop screening is the immediate next step, followed by a formal wetland delineation if any potential features are identified. Standard setbacks (typically 50-100 feet) would apply if wetlands are confirmed.
• Critical Habitat / Endangered Species: The provided data indicates no critical habitat or protected areas on or near the site. This is a positive finding that significantly de-risks the project from a wildlife permitting perspective.
• Brownfield/Superfund Status: The property itself is not identified as a brownfield, but a Superfund site is located within two miles. The key consideration here is the IRA's 10% ITC adder for projects sited on a brownfield. It is advantageous to investigate if this specific parcel meets the federal definition of a brownfield (e.g., through historical records of potential contamination). If it does, this is a major financial opportunity. If not, the proximity of the other site necessitates a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) as a standard part of due diligence to ensure no contaminant migration poses a risk to our investment.
• Pipeline Proximity: The absence of major gas transmission pipelines within a three-mile radius is a significant safety and layout advantage, eliminating the need for specialized setbacks and safety protocols related to pipeline right-of-ways.

3. Grid Infrastructure & Interconnection

Grid access is the most critical and currently uncertain aspect of this site's viability. The data provided is incomplete, but geographic analysis provides a preliminary path forward.

• Nearest Substation: While the data is missing, satellite imagery analysis reveals a large Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) substation located approximately 0.4 miles south of the property, near the intersection of W. Higgins Rd and the I-294. This proximity is highly favorable. However, its voltage class and, more importantly, its available capacity for a new generation resource are Requires Verification through a formal inquiry with ComEd.
• Transmission & Distribution Lines: A 138kV transmission line is 1.5 miles away,