⚡ 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 Renaissance"

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

1. Site Access & Topography

Road Access & Feasibility: The site benefits from excellent public road access. Renaissance Drive is a well-maintained, multi-lane commercial road situated within a developed office park. The property is located less than a mile from the I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) interchange, providing a direct and high-capacity route for equipment delivery from major logistical hubs. This significantly de-risks the transportation and delivery phase of the project.

Terrain Characteristics: As is typical for the suburban Chicago area, the terrain is exceptionally flat. The subject parcel is part of a developed commercial property, indicating it has been previously graded and prepared. This eliminates the need for significant earthwork, reducing civil engineering costs and construction timelines. The existing ground is likely compacted and stable, suitable for the foundations required for BESS containers and power conversion systems (PCS).

Heavy Equipment Access: Access for heavy equipment, including mobile cranes for lifting transformers and PCS skids, as well as flatbed trucks for delivering containerized battery systems, is considered ideal. The wide roads and likely presence of large, paved parking areas on or adjacent to the parcel provide ample space for staging, maneuvering, and offloading.

Easement Concerns: While primary access is secured via public roads, a full ALTA survey and title report are required to identify any existing utility easements (power, water, sewer, communications) that may cross the property and constrain the final site layout. Internal access or cross-access easements within the larger office park may also exist and must be reviewed to ensure unencumbered 24/7 access for construction and future operations & maintenance.

2. Environmental Constraints

FEMA Flood Zone: The FEMA flood zone designation is currently Unknown. This is a critical data gap. Action Item: A FEMA FIRMette map must be generated immediately to determine if the site lies within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). If it is within an SFHA (e.g., Zone A or AE), development costs will increase substantially due to the need to elevate all equipment above the Base