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: ~760-acre contiguous, rectangular plot; comprised of over 20 smaller farmland parcels, which are owned by three separate private owners
• City of Stevens Point Comprehensive Plan submitted
• Potential for additional ~35 acres west of site, behind Lands’ End DC
• Click here to download the site plan.

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

• Aerial views of site illustrate the following surroundings:
  • North: agricultural and residential across railway; South: agricultural, commercial to the southwest; East: agricultural and residential; West: industrial, Portage County Business Park
• Click here to download an aerial image of the site

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

• Completed October 2012 – illustrates location of all existing utilities, easements, and rights-of-way on site, including the Transmission line that bisects the site east to west
• Click here to download the 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 no FIRM panels for the area including and surrounding the site because there are no flood zones to illustrate there

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

• Height limitation map submitted – entire site is more than 2 miles from Stevens Point Municipal Airport and not limited by height restrictions
• 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 is owned by three private owners
• In September 2012, the City of Stevens Point secured an option to purchase the entire 760 acres comprising the East Park Commerce Center site
• Click here to download a letter confirming ownership of the property
• Click here to download more information about the property 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

• $18K-$25K/acre asking price; because a new TIF district was established for the site, increments will be available to fund improvements and potentially provide land purchase subsidies
• The City is seeking pre-authorization of the execution of the option so that no further authorization is required at the time the City wishes to execute

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

• Topographic map with clearly defined contour intervals of 2’ or less

• Land is flat: ~26 ft. total elevation change across entire 760 acres (1,102 – 1,228ft.)
• Click here to download the topographical map

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

• Maps of all utility infrastructure directly proximate to (or intersecting) the site

• An ATC electric transmission line bisects site east <-> west (50 ft. easement on each side of the line)
• Aside from the electric transmission line, no easements reportedly on site outside of boundaries with existing public roadways
• Click here to download the ALTA Survey

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

• Comprehensive Plan indicates no wetlands on site
• Completed October 2012 – No wetlands delineated within the project area
• Click here to download a wetland 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 October 2012 – No recognizable environmental condition with the project area with the exception of soil staining below a diesel engine for an irrigation pump in the northwestern portion of the property; a Phase II showed soil contamination in the immediate area and recommends notifying the WDNR
• Clean up activities conducted according to WDNR ch. NR 708.09. A “No Further Action” letter was issued January 15, 2013
• Click here to download the phase I environmental site assessment
• Click here to download the phase II environmental site assessment
• Click here to download the environmental closure report
• Click here to download the environmental no further action letter

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

• Study completed January 2012 on ~80 acres of site: borings encountered sand to the termination depths of the borings; water table at ~21 ft.; bedrock estimated to be at ~100 ft
• An additional 20 borings were performed in October 2012; The depth of each boring was 20 ft. and found generally sand with occasional clayey sand or silt; Ground water was recorded below a depth of 13.5 ft. with a note that heavy irrigation may have an impact
• Click here to download the geotechnical report

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

• Completed October 2012 – Determined that there are no previously recorded archaeological sites or historic properties within the project area
• Note that the archaeological/historical report for this site is available upon request.

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

• Completed October 2012 – Three potential natural habitats were identified within the site; It is recommended that that a habitat study and consultation with the DNR be completed to determine if habitat for the Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) is present
• A level 1 Survey was completed on June 10, 2013 – no KBB habitat was identified on or adjacent to the site

Fire Protection

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

• Site is rated as Class 3

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

• Rezoning occurred in concurrence with the annexation of the site. Current zoning is Planned Industrial Development which allows for all permitted / conditional uses found within the Heavy Industrial (M-2) and Light Industrial (M-1) zoning districts, and can permit flexibility when necessary
• Click here to download the zoning verification
• Click here to download the zoning map

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

• North: residential zoning across railway; South: agricultural, commercial to the southwest; East: agricultural and residential; West: industrial, Portage County Business Park
• Covenants will establish flexible design restrictions, land usage ratios, and road setback restrictions; not yet established
• Click here to download more zoning information

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

• 138kV transmission line (ATC) bisects site east to west through center of site
• New substation could be built off this line within one year for $1-1.5 million
• 300-900 MW capacity at coal-fired generation plant in Wausau, ~25 miles north of site; 200 MW capacity at nearby generation plant

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.)

• Hoover Ave. Substation ~1.25 miles west of site serves the Portage County Business Park; has a capacity of 3-5MVA
• North Point Substation ~4-5 miles north of site could potentially provide secondary service with a dedicated distribution line

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

• New substation siting and construction would require ~2 years

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

• 6” 60 psi line runs along eastern site boundary of the site; serves ADM Mill ~4.5 miles NE of site and can provide service to site now
• Gas line served by ANR pipeline ~4.5 miles north of site at Hwy J

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

• ~2 miles south to ANR Plover Gate Station – could potentially provide a source for a secondary feed to the site if needed

Proximate water and wastewater infrastructure availability and capacities

• Water: Three 12” 60 psi water lines cross I-39 and run eastward toward the site; each line can reportedly provide ~2000 GPM to site
• 30” feeder connects water system to wells: $15M well recently completed with a capacity of 5.5MGD; Wells west of I-39 have 2,500 GPM capacity; total system capacity of ~13MGD
• Wastewater: 24” line runs to NW corner of site, at end of existing gravity main; 1 MGD capacity
• A separate 12” line runs to NW corner of site as well; 300K GPD capacity
• A 10” sewer line runs to SW corner of site; could currently handle small users in south of site; 200K GPD capacity
• Treatment plant has ~2.5 MGD available capacity

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