The Beverly Planning Board continued public hearings on a definitive subdivision plan for 14 Greenwood Avenue to the July 15 meeting after the applicant and engineer presented the final plan and conservation permitting updates.

Thomas J. Alexander of Alexander & Femino represented 14 Greenwood Beverly LLC and said the project was previously approved as a three-lot plan on Oct. 29 but was reduced to two lots after neighbor concerns and a negotiated settlement. Robert Griffin of Griffin Engineering reviewed the final plans, which show two lots (approximately 3.9 acres and 2.8 acres) and improvements to an existing gravel access way that serves the properties.

Griffin said the project required Conservation Commission review because drainage ditches and wetland features along the driveway were within the commission’s jurisdiction. He reported that the Conservation Commission issued an order of conditions the prior night and that the applicants modified driveway alignment and added erosion controls to satisfy the commission. The plans include pullout widening and grading in specific locations to allow safer fire-department access; Griffin said the fire captain had reported that the current condition is not safe for apparatus in winter and requested width improvements.

The applicant and neighbors negotiated a settlement that includes a draft road-maintenance agreement for shared upkeep of the private way, and Alexander told the board the applicant will contribute $10,000 to start the maintenance fund. The plan also seeks multiple waivers from Beverly’s subdivision regulations because the proposal relies on an existing private way rather than creating a new public street; waivers include exceptions for grade, alignment, road width, dead-end length and the absence of certain sidewalks and streetlights.

Staff confirmed that the engineering and health departments are reviewing the final submission and that engineering expected to respond by July 9. After no public comment via in-room or remote participation, the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to July 15.