Master Site plan and/or site plan illustrating exact dimensions and number of parcels for the specific site being submitted for certification

• Minimum of 20 contiguous developable acres

• Buildable acreage: North site: 70.57 acres; South site: 84.34 acres
• Master site plan of Gateway Business Park submitted – site parcels delineated with acreages
• Sites are platted, but can be reconfigured to best suit a new user’s needs
• Click here for an aerial view of the North Site.

Aerial photograph illustrating the specific site being submitted for certification as well as the surrounding properties

• Aerials views illustrating site and surrounding commerce park submitted
  • North: agricultural and industrial, Kerry Ingredients; South: agricultural and industrial, Kettle Foods; East: agricultural; West: industrial, Staples DC
• Click here for an aerial view of the South Sites.
• Click here for an aerial view of the North Site.

ALTA Survey (American Land Trust Association) inclusive of site being submitted for certification

• Completed October 2012 – Illustrates rights-of-way, utilities, and easements impacting the site. Separate surveys for north and south site
• Click here to download the North Site ALTA Survey.

Flood Plain map (FEMA-produced FIRM map)

• No part of the site may be located on (or directly adjacent to) a flood plain

• FEMA-produced FIRM map submitted – no flood plains in proximity to the site
• Click here to download the FEMA-produced FIRM map.

Flight path specifications (if site is within 2 miles of an airport)

• Documentation (letter or map from FAA) indicating any restrictions related to airport proximity

• Beloit Airport is ~2 miles south of site; FAA flight path map submitted. On North site and South site, buildings above 200 feet must receive FAA approval
• Click here to download more flight path information.

Ownership – entire site must be wholly controlled by a single owner with documented willingness to sell to an industrial user

• Certificate of title
• Letter from property owner/option holder stating that site is for sale/ lease

• Site owned jointly by City of Beloit, CDA, and Beloit Partnership
• MLG (private entity in the real estate business) holds an option on the entire site – 30 year option with >20 years remaining
• MLG is equity owner, actively markets site through MLG-NAI brokerage cooperation
• Click here to download a letter confirming ownership.

Asking Price – current asking price for sale or lease of the land must be indicated

• Documentation of asking price on a per-acre basis

• $49.9K/acre for both North and South sites

Topography – no significant topography issues that could present major obstacles to industrial development of the site

• South site has significant topography: ~62 ft. total elevation change (828-890 ft.)
• North site has more gradual roll: ~75 ft. total elevation change (828-903 ft.)
• Click here to download a topographical map for the South Site.
• Click here to download a topographical map for the North Site.

Easements – site not intersected by utility or any other easement that would prevent development of 20 contiguous acres of the site

• Easements exist around site boundaries along roadways
• Dammed water retention pond in NE corner of North site along conceptual Apex Dr. extension

Wetlands – demonstrate that a user can utilize 20 contiguous acres that are not affected by wetlands

• Completed October 2012 – With the exception of a small section of roadside drainage swale at the north end of the site, along Gateway Blvd, the remainder of the site is classified as upland
• Click here to download the wetland delineation report.

Environmental Assessment – no known environmental impediments to immediate industrial development

• Phase I within the past 2 years; Remediated sites provide completed. Phase II and documentation of liability protection

• Completed April 2012 on both sites – no environmental conditions or concerns were identified
• Click here to download the phase I environmental assessment for the South Site
• Click here to download the phase I environmental assessment for the North Site

Geotechnical – minimum of 5 soil borings (for 20-acre site); no presence of sink holes or limestone caves; suitable water content / water table depth

• Completed April 2001; 100 borings over entire park, site located in Areas B and D
• Borings went down 10-25 feet, encountered clay underlain by silty sand that extended to the termination depths of the borings (3 borings were extended to 40 feet, no auger refusal)
• Groundwater encountered between 5.5-8 feet below existing grade in borings along Gateway Blvd.
• Click here to download the geotechnical report.

Archaeological/Historical – no known archaeological/historical impediments to immediate industrial development

• Completed June 2001 – determined that there are no previously recorded archaeological sites or historic properties within or adjacent to the project area
• Click here to download the archaeological study.

Endangered Species – no known impediments to immediate industrial development related to endangered species

• Completed 2012 – no actions required with regard to industrial development of the subject property

Fire Protection

• Fire Insurance Classification Rating
• Distance to the nearest servicing fire department

• Class 3, station in City of Beloit, Cranston Rd. Station
• ~3 minute response time

Industrial zoning (or equivalent) currently in place, or zoning change procedure underway as of field investigation

• Zoning certificate and relevant ordinance; or, letter from municipal authorities communicating status of zoning change procedure as of field investigation date

• M2 General Manufacturing: most flexible industrial zoning
• Click here to download the zoning letter for the South Site
• Click here to download the zoning map for the South Site
• Click here to download the zoning letter for the North Site
• Click here to download the zoning map for the North Site

Surrounding area zoning – zoning of surrounding properties compatible with industrial development of site

• Comprehensive Plan of area (if applicable)
• Zoning map of area including site (if applicable)
• Existing/planned zoning of surrounding land
• Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions on site and surrounding sites, as applicable

• Gateway Business Park is primarily zoned M2 General Manufacturing
• R3 Low-Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning is located in the NE section of the park (directly north of site across Apex Dr.) because the land is not suitable for industrial development
• Covenants: no excessive fumes, dust, noise, vibrations, etc.
• Click here to download the zoning letter for the South Site
• Click here to download the zoning map for the South Site
• Click here to download the zoning letter for the North Site
• Click here to download the zoning map for the North Site

Proximate electric power infrastructure availability and capacities

• Utility maps indicating location and current size / capacity of proximate transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations; Available capacity that could be provided to the site for each of the above

• North site: served by Alliant Energy
• East Beloit Substation ~1.5 miles east of site: 12.4kV distribution line runs under I-39/90 and along Colley Rd. into site (could deliver additional 4-5 MW capacity to site); single 25 MVA transformer currently loaded at 10.6 MVA
• South site: served by Rock Energy (buys all power from Alliant Energy)
• Rock Energy can handle additional 4-5MW to site

Detailed description of dual feed potential (current or proposed redundant service)

• Overview (and map) illustrating dual feed electric service routes, including location, size and capacity of each node of delivery (substation, distribution line, etc.)

• Dickenson Substation <.5 mile NE of site, refurbished 2012: feeds existing users in park via looped circuit; 42 MVA transformer currently loaded at 15.8MVA; 22 MVA transformer currently loaded at 13.5 MVA
• ATC 138kV and 69kV transmission line runs along railway on Cranston Rd. west of site and serves both substations
• Dual feed service is available from the Dickinson or planned substation, but customer is responsible for the full cost of installing the second feed
• Click here to download the electrical utility map.

Introduction of any proposed improvements to/extensions of electric service to the site

• Cost, timing, and funding responsibility of any improvements required to provide proposed service to the site

• Alliant Gateway Substation under construction north of sites to provide large capacity and diversity to park – anticipated completion of substation reportedly by October 2012; will have 42 MVA transformer and be served by same ATC transmission line that serves existing substations
• Click here to download the electrical utility map.

Proximate natural gas infrastructure availability and capacities

• Utility maps indicating location and current size/capacity of proximate transmission lines, distribution lines, delivery points, etc; Available capacity that could be provided to the site for each of the above

• Alliant Energy/WI Power & Light has 4” 54 psi plastic line running along Gateway Blvd., the western boundary of both sites; can provide up to 5,000 cfh to new user
• Click here to download the gas utility map.

Introduction of any proposed improvements to/extensions of natural gas service to the site

• Cost, timing, and funding responsibility of any improvements required to provide proposed service to the site

• Major pipeline with 400 psi runs along I-39/90 west of site
• Customers not typically serviced directly from this line, but Alliant/WI Power & Light would reportedly make an exception for a large gas user in the park
• Click here to download the gas utility map.

Proximate water and wastewater infrastructure availability and capacities

• Water: 8 wells throughout city including 4 deep wells, total capacity ~20MGD, current peak of ~10MGD
• Rock River aquifer
• 16” PVC line runs along western boundary of both sites; feeds into park on 10” line on Colley Rd.; 1,475 GPM, 83 psi static, 76 psi residual
• Wastewater: 12” gravity sewer along western boundary of both sites, large capacity available
• Beloit Treatment plant ~2 miles SW of Gateway Business Park is ~40% BOD capacity (Kettle, etc. do not pretreat discharge)
• Click here to download the water utility map.
• Click here to download the sewer utility map.

Introduction of any proposed improvements to/extensions of water and/or wastewater service to the site

• Click here to download the water utility map.
• Click here to download the sewer utility map.