⚡ 1480 RENAISSANCE DR

BESS SITE DILIGENCE ANALYSIS REPORT

Prepared for: Sunland America Corp. Development Committee

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

Analyst: Senior BESS Site Evaluation Analyst

Date: October 26, 2023

1. Site Access & Topography

The subject property benefits from excellent logistical access. The data indicates "Public" road access, which is confirmed by its location within the President's Plaza commercial office park in Park Ridge, IL. The site is immediately adjacent to major arterial roads (W. Higgins Road) and highways (I-294), which are designed for heavy commercial traffic.

• Road Quality & Equipment Delivery: Access appears highly feasible for all necessary construction and delivery vehicles, including flatbed trucks for battery containers, cranes for setting transformers, and concrete trucks. The existing road network is well-maintained asphalt.
• Terrain Characteristics: As is typical for the Chicago metropolitan area, the topography is expected to be flat to gently sloping. This is ideal for BESS development as it minimizes earthwork and grading costs, simplifying foundation design and construction. Requires verification with a formal topographic survey.
• Heavy Equipment Feasibility: The primary access routes can clearly support heavy loads. The key challenge will be on-site circulation within the existing office park's parking lots and service roads. A detailed logistics plan will be required to ensure minimal disruption to existing tenants and to confirm turning radii are sufficient for delivery vehicles.
• Easement Concerns: Given the site is part of a multi-tenant commercial development, it is almost certain to be encumbered by multiple easements (access, utility, parking, etc.). A full ALTA survey and title report are mandatory to understand these restrictions. Securing an exclusive use area for the BESS footprint and construction laydown will be a critical component of any site control agreement. There is a notable discrepancy in parcel size between two data sources (35.02 acres vs. 2.97 acres). The smaller 2.