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Architects present revised Hive 132 Cherry Street plan after FEMA map changes; board asks for broader context and landscaping details

Ithaca City Planning and Development Board · December 17, 2025
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Summary

CJS Architects and the development team updated the board on design changes to the Hive at 132 Cherry Street required by FEMA flood-map changes and the conversion to HCR financing: footprint shifts, raised lobbies in parts of the building, fewer 'loft' units, elimination of on-street parking and conservation of tree lawn; board requested more context, landscaping, delivery and amenity details ahead of site-plan review.

CJS Architects presented a revised plan for the Hive, a two-building, L-shaped project at 132 Cherry Street, noting the project was previously approved but stalled and now must adjust to FEMA flood-map changes. Craig Jensen and Miriam Yaacoub said the team is trying to preserve as much of the previously approved design as possible while responding to new regulatory constraints.

Key facts presented by the architect: about 148 units, 39 parking…

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