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Shovel-.Ready Program Overview Page 3 of 5 <br /> Readiness is ultimately defined by prospective companies as the time required to obtain occupancy in a <br /> building on a site. <br /> Level 1:Developed she,new building needing finish and minor modifications(paint and floor finishes). <br /> Level 2:Developed site,building shell in place or existing building needing modest renovation. <br /> Level 3:Developed site with virtual permitted building(based on pre-designed building and defined <br /> conditions). <br /> Level 4:Developed site ready for building construction <br /> • Lots defined and graded <br /> • Roads and utilities in place with service to lots <br /> • Some permits secured and covenants defined <br /> Level 5:Undeveloped site <br /> • Ownership/title cleared and ready For sale <br /> • Proper zoning in place <br /> • Surveys/studies completed <br /> • Permitting agencies poised for approvals <br /> • Infrastructure within reasonable access <br /> • Compatible adjacent land use <br /> • Conceptual site plan and general covenants <br /> Level 6:Zoned Land in hands of original owner <br /> Level 7:Land zoned agriculture but is to be zoned industrial or O/l based on the Comprehensive Land Use <br /> Plan <br /> Soil and Water Conditions <br /> Soil conditions and on-site water management can be a major issue for a prospective company.The results of <br /> soil boring tests provide the following critical Information: <br /> • Types of soils at different depths impact site drainage potential and structural soundness. <br /> • The overall uniformity of the soil conditions across the site is also important.Rock outcrops,presence <br /> of peat deposits or changes in soil type may lead to difficult excavations.stability issues or differential <br /> settling of structures. <br /> • Any presence of fill material can produce unknown foundation conditions as well as indicate potential <br /> contamination of the site. <br /> • Depth to bedrock and type of bedrock will determine the extent(and cost)of the foundation required. <br /> • Depth to groundwater and the fluctuation of the groundwater can Impact foundation integrity.Access <br /> to high quality groundwater with a relatively high draw rate can be a differentiating asset forthe site. <br /> Another critical site issue is the existence of wetlands and the regulations that impact land use and <br /> encroachment near wetlands.in addition,the existence and location of the 100-year flood plain can have a <br /> significant impact on buildable acres and access within the she. <br /> Access and Capacity of Utilities <br /> i <br /> Access to utilities and their cost and capacity can be a driving factor fora site decision.It is important to know <br /> the details related to cost and capacity when having discussions with prospective companies. <br /> Demand for particular utilities will vary by type of operation from food processors that need substantial water <br /> and wastewater treatment electric power and gas(far drying operations)to data centers that need highly <br /> reliable power,telecommunications services and water for cooling. <br /> Elsctrk Power <br /> • Listing of providers and whether they are municipals,co-ops or large investor owned <br /> http://mn.gov/deed/government/shovel-ready/prograrta-overview! 6/10/2014 <br />