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Shovel-Ready Program Overview Page 4 of 5 <br /> Dual-feed power capabilities <br /> • Voltage and power ratings of feed lines <br /> • Access to locally generated renewable power(hydro,wind,solar,blofuel-based) <br /> Water Treatment/Distribution System <br /> • Source of area water(groundwater vs.surface) <br /> • Results of water quality tests <br /> • Any history of supply shortages <br /> • Excess capacity of system for incremental users <br /> • Line size and pressure in the vicinity of the site <br /> Wastewater Treatment/Server System <br /> • Available capacity of the treatment plant <br /> • Collection line size and incremental capacity <br /> • Pretreatment requirements for certain discharges <br /> Municipal Storm Water Sewer <br /> • Size of line and incremental capacity <br /> • Need for runoff retention pond/chamber <br /> Telecommunications and broadband <br /> • Listing of providers <br /> • Speed/bandwidth capabilities and type(s)of cable <br /> • Redundancy of system with dual-feed capabilities <br /> Gas Distribution system <br /> • Listing of local providers <br /> • Line size that feeds the site and delivery capacity <br /> t <br /> Zoning.Covenants and Land Use <br /> Companies seeking to acquire land are typically concerned over the potential restrictions on use or the <br /> establishment of non-compatible land uses(residential developments,schools,public parks,hospitals or high <br /> density retail)near the site. <br /> There Is also concern over past uses of the site and any potential environmental contamination that may be <br /> present on surface soils or in the groundwater from on-site or off-site sources. <br /> Site Zoning Ciassfcatian/Description <br /> identify the current zoning classification and the designated uses and restrictions of the classification.It is also <br /> *Important to review the zoning classification for contiguous and nearby land parcels that are not part of the <br /> site to determine the types of activities that may be planned for the future. <br /> Land Use <br /> Identify the current and past land uses for the site and adjacent sites. <br /> Environmental Assessments <br /> The Federal Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)requires a Level 1(Phase I)Environmental Assessment to <br /> be completed as part of the due diligence process for commercial and industrial property transactions.The <br /> requirements for the assessments follow ASTM procedures along with some additional actions defined by the <br /> EPA. <br /> The assessment is'performed by a certified professional engineer and requires a thorough review of older <br /> maps,aerial photos,published reports,interviews with key people knowledgeable of the•site,and other <br /> sources.The engineer will also walk the site(and observe adjacent sites)seeking any Indications of past <br /> activities that may have been sources of contamination. <br /> if a potential for contamination is identified,a Level 2(Phase 2)site testing procedure must be completed to <br /> either verify of refute the potential presence of contamination. <br /> i tip://mn.gov/deed/govemrrnent/shaver-readylpragram-overview/ 6/10/2014 <br />