⚡ 1480 RENAISSANCE DR

MEMORANDUM

TO: Sunland America Corp. Development Committee
FROM: Senior BESS Site Evaluation Analyst
DATE: October 26, 2023
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Site Diligence Analysis for "Project Renaissance" (1480 Renaissance Dr, Park Ridge, IL)

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for the potential acquisition and development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at 1480 Renaissance Dr, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois (APN: 09221100050000). The analysis covers key development pillars including site characteristics, environmental constraints, grid interconnection, regulatory pathway, and financial incentives.

1. Site Access & Topography

Overall Assessment: Excellent. The site exhibits strong physical characteristics for BESS development.

• Road Access: The property has frontage on Renaissance Drive, a well-maintained public road within a modern office park. Its location immediately adjacent to Interstate 294 provides excellent regional access for labor and materials.
• Equipment Delivery: Access appears highly feasible for heavy equipment, including tractor-trailers carrying battery containers, medium-voltage transformers, and cranes. The local road network is designed for commercial traffic. A final route survey is recommended to confirm the absence of low clearances or weight-limited bridges on the immediate approach.
• Topography: Consistent with the Chicagoland area, the site is expected to be flat with minimal grade. This is ideal for BESS construction, as it will significantly reduce earthwork and civil engineering costs.
• Easement Concerns: As a developed commercial parcel, the site is likely encumbered by existing utility easements (power, water, data). A title report and ALTA survey are required to identify these and ensure they do not conflict with the proposed BESS equipment layout. Access easements are not anticipated to be an issue due to public road frontage.

A significant data discrepancy exists regarding parcel size (35.02 acres vs. 2.97 acres from different data sources). This must be clarified immediately via a title search,