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NARRATIVE ARDEN HILLS BUSINESS COMMONS January 4, 2023 OPTION B: Global One Commercial and their architectural team at Tushie Montgomery Architects has put together two (2) different concept plans for the roughly 62 acre Hillview site at the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (“TCAAP”) located in Arden Hills, MN. We have named this industrial development Arden Hills Business Commons. Option B at Arden Hills BC incorporates two (2) different multi-tenant buildings with a combined square footage of 1,028,000 Square Feet (“SF”). The first building (Building A) is a large fulfillment center of 656,000 SF designed for a single user distribution company. The building will have 35 foot internal clear height for increased product shelving needs. The total height of the building will be less than 45’ maximum. There will be second floor mezzanine space available for the tech company’s back office workforce. The building will be designed with truck loading docks to speed up the distribution function of the building. Building A will have ample parking of 488 stalls. The second building (Building B) is a 372,000 SF large sized distribution center. This building will feature 35 foot internal clear height for increased product shelving needs. The total height of the building will be less than 45’ maximum. Second floor mezzanine space could also be built into this building depending on required office space needs. The building will be designed with truck loading docks to speed up the distribution function of the building. Building B will have ample parking with 368 parking stalls. Please note the proposed site plan incorporates a dedicated entry point into Arden Hills Business Commons. Option B also incorporates three (3) different areas for truck parking as this option is designed to be a fulfillment center and distribution center for two (2) different corporate users. Storm water ponds will be designed to encourage wildlife habitats to form and enhance the overall character of the various green spaces throughout the entire development. The site plan also includes walking trails for corporate users connecting all buildings at Arden Hills Business Commons.