⚡ 1480 RENAISSANCE DR

TO: Sunland America Corp. Development Committee

FROM: Senior BESS Site Evaluation Analyst

DATE: October 26, 2023

SUBJECT: Comprehensive Site Diligence Analysis for "Project O'Hare"

PROPERTY: 1480 RENAISSANCE DR, Park Ridge, Cook County, IL (APN: 09221100050000)

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for the potential development of a distribution-scale (≤5MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the subject property. The analysis covers critical site attributes, risks, and recommended next steps to determine project viability.

1. Site Access & Topography

Road Access & Feasibility: The site benefits from excellent road access, listed as "Public." It is located on Renaissance Drive within a well-developed commercial office park, immediately adjacent to major transportation corridors including Interstate 294. The roads are wide, paved, and appear designed to handle commercial traffic, which is highly favorable for the delivery of heavy and oversized BESS equipment.

Terrain & Equipment Access: The topography in this region of Cook County is characteristically flat. This is a significant advantage, as it will minimize the need for extensive civil work and grading, thereby reducing construction costs and timelines. Access for heavy equipment, including mobile cranes for setting transformers and battery containers, is anticipated to be straightforward via existing public roads. A final route survey is recommended to confirm the absence of any low-clearance bridges or local road weight restrictions, though this risk is considered low.

Easement Concerns: While access to the site is not a concern, the presence of existing utility easements is a key unknown. As a developed commercial parcel, it is highly probable that underground utility easements (e.g., water, sewer, gas, telecommunications) cross the property. A title report and ALTA survey are required to identify these easements, as they could significantly constrain the final buildable envelope for the BESS equipment.

2. Environmental Constraints

FEMA Flood Zone: The FEMA flood zone designation is currently Unknown. This represents a potentially fatal flaw. A high-priority next step is to review the effective FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). If the site is located within a 100-year floodplain (Zone A or AE), development would be extremely costly or infeasible