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would be constructed due to the economic changes. There was presently no financing available for condominiums, however, financing was available for rentals. Fifty--two rental units have been moved to the first sub phase of development. Mr. Connetl described the on'&final phasing, noting its expense, adding that the new, more orderly phasing would be contiguous and sequential. Mr. Connell indicated that the first phase was too large to finance so it had been broken down into four sub phases, which would be constructed as quickly as the market would accommodate. Mr. Connell described the original live work buildings, which h ashpee Commons determined to be unsuccessful for the area. As a result, in Phase 1 A, 8 discreet buildings would be constructed along Market Stream, featuring aero emery commercial on the first floor with.residential on the floors above. The building numbers include 40, 41, 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 46 and 4 . Bu#ldings 44 and 45 would be residential only. her. Fudala reminded the Board that their jurisdiction included only the commercial buildings, associated parking and square Footage. The original square footage was permitted for 40,900 square fpet, which would remain the same, but broken up in phasing. Mr. Balarini inquired about residential access to the buildings. lir. Connell responded that access would vary by building but some would have access from the rear parking area and some could have access from the street. Plans were reviewed and discussed. Nor. Rowley stated that, in his preliminary review with Horsley witted he considered access points and turning movements, especially for emergency vehicles, noting that it was dense construction not unlike the existing structures of Mashpee Commons. Mr.Ferronti confirmed that an Aute lysis was completed, and some parking spaces were relocated in Phase I A to acconunodate emergency vehicles. Air. ni inquired about access considering the steep grade and Mr. Connell responded that the grade was %or less and would be mediated with micro grading. Accessibility had been addressed. It was confirmed that each.commercial unit would have entry access from a street, #43 on Benefit, Benefit and Market, #46 and #47 on Market aad Jobs Fishing. The Chair inquired about the direction of'traffic around the island and Mr. Connell explained that the tr is had been designated as two-way on both sides-and Planning Board members expressed concern. Mr. Connell stated that it would not be aor thoroughfare and that changes to the green may occur during the design building pros. Mr. Fudala rooted that the ZBA would be addressing the is-sue and that the Planning Board's focus was on the 6 commercial buildings and parking. Ms. waygan added that there were some confusing traffic areas located at Mashpee Commons, such s the lane shift located near Route 15 l and cwfioned adding other confusing traffic areas, particularly with summer visitors. Mr. Connell stated that final engineering with final buildout will address any concerns. Mr. Bni inquired about stairs and Ir. Connell confirmed that there would be no steps into the commer properties. Mr. Connell added that 7 of the buildings would be pre-Fabricated, offering musam grade structures. Ms. waygan inquired about the housing waits and Mr. Connell responded that there would be 52 rental units in Phase 1 A with 13 affordable units. Mr. Connell expressed i -i.n further discussion about the Greenways proposal. Mr. Fudala dratted the special permit modification and discussed the decision's content with Board members. Mr. Connell confirmed that the entire Phase 1 had been reviewed by the ZBA 2