1689 Johnston St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153686, 886 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2026-10-23 Unit 279 - 1689 Johnston St Interior alterations to this existing shell Retail space in this existing commercial building on this site. Note: This permit solely confirms that the proposed project meets the applicable fire and safety requirements in the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL), based on a review by the Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) of the plans and documents submitted by the applicant to the City. This permit does not confirm or certify compliance with any other aspect of the VBBL, the BC Building Code, or any other building code or regulatory requirement, nor compliance of the as-built project with the approved plans or any regulatory or statutory requirements.
   no contractor listed Issued
2. 2024-08-30 To install a pergola system in the Public Market courtyard on Granville Island to support outdoor covered seating and dining. · $500,000
   KERN BSG MANAGEMENT LTD Issued
3. 2023-05-26 Fire Alarm System Modification - To interconnect the fire alarm systems in the Public Market and Revue Stage Theatre to act as single fire alarm system. Note: - The Public Market (at 1689 Johnston St) side of the building has been connected to Revue Stage Theatre (at 1601 Johnston Street) within the same building by a door having hold-open device under DB-2022-01886. This permit is for the modification of FAS in the Public Market only. - Signage to be installed to indicate the location of Fire Department Connections. - Related to EP-2023-02800. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · $4,000
   VPAC Construction Group Ltd Issued
4. 2022-08-18 Interior/Exterior Alterations - To this existing 2-storey theatre (Group A1) connected to the Public Market (1689 Johnston St) at Grandville Island. The scope of work includes: - Renovating the existing washrooms from gender-specific washrooms to one Gender Neutral Washroom complies with 3.7.2.11 - Replacement of existing exterior windows on the North elevation of the first storey with new exterior door and sidelights to allow for exterior access to the Gender Neutral Washroom. - Installation of a new interior access door to the Public Market through the existing demising wall having 2-HR fire-resistance rating. A hold-open device will be installed to release the door upon a signal from a smoke detector connected to fire alarm system. - Installation of new exterior windows on the North elevation of the second storey to improve visibility and daylight. - Installation of new supply air fan unit within beam pocket in the stairway. - Voluntary structural upgrades include new beams, columns and footings. Building Review Branch Notes: - Cleared for DB by Jeevan Bal on May 10, 2022. · $500,000
   VPAC Construction Group Ltd Issued
5. 2022-08-12 Interior alterations to the ancillary offices to the Public Market at 1669 Johnston St on the second floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: - Remove & install interior walls & doors, finishes, millwork, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and hot water tank OK for Field Review per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Note: Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing). All energy upgrades will be checked during inspections stage. It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify and note all required upgrades including energy upgrades on their BP drawings at BP stage. · $50,000
   Reotech Construction Ltd Issued
6. 2022-07-12 Kiosk #505 To alter the interior of the existing food kiosk (#505) in this existing Public Market building (group A2 and D occupancies), to provide improvements for the new tenant. · $75,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2022-05-31 Unit #370 To install a new covered outdoor seating area to be used in conjunction with the existing Restaurant Class-1 use on this existing Granville Island Public Market site and change of Major Occupancy from Retail Limited Food Service (Group E) to Restaurant Class-1 (Group A-2). No interior alteration or re-arrangement of existing kitchen equipment proposed under this application. Building Review Branch Notes: - Building Permit for DP-2021-00490 (Patio) and DP-2021-00610 (Change of use), refer to DB-2021-01222 for interior alteration to this unit. - Applicable Part 11 upgrade: A2, S2, F2, N2, E2 - Washroom for public market will be shared with "Red Gate Theater" and is proposed under DB-2022-01886. - Proposed occupant load: 30 patio seating + 8 kitchen/staff - Fabric awning should conform to CAN/ULC-S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films” as per VBBL 3.1.16.1. · $30,000
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2021-05-13 Unit#370 Interior and exterior alterations to provide tenant improvement in this existing food kiosk in Unit #370 in the Public Market (group A2) at Granville Island. Scope of work: To expand existing retail food serving area, alter plumbing and add glazing and revise exterior door. OK for Field Review per City staff · $20,000
   no contractor listed Issued
9. 2020-03-12 Exterior alterations only to provide a replacement Aquabus Ferry kiosk that is 12'-11" wide by 5'-0.5" deep by 9'-0" high at located at the existing dock just to the north of the Granville Island Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company building at Granville Island. No planner review is required as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade Exemption: Site/External Alterations · $28,000
   Hearts of Oak Contracting Limited Issued
10. 2020-01-27 #405 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing retail limited food tenant (Lee's Dounut) in this Public Market place OK for field review as per City staff: L1 - Lighting - Upgrade internal Exit Signs to not exceed 5W per City staff(per City staff.4.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $90,000
    no contractor listed Issued
11. 2019-06-19 UNIT #140 Interior and exterior alterations to provide tenant improvement in this existing food kiosk in Unit #140 in the Public Market (group A2) at Granville Island and to install an outdoor patio with 26 seats. Scope of work includes replacing the existing overhead door with new windows and doors, relocating two hot plates, and adding new two sandwich ovens. Existing grill (Class 1 cooking) under existing Type I kitchen hood canopy remains. Arch B & Sch D-1 are submitted. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Occupant Load = Max 31 persons (26 persons at patio + 5 at kitchen) Class 5 cooking operation for two hot plates and two sandwich ovens. Tenant: Kaisereck Deli Building Review Branch Notes: - Fabric awning should conform to CAN/ULC-S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films” as per VBBL 3.1.16.1. O/T Requested · $30,000
    My Electrician Enterprises Inc Issued
12. 2019-01-25 #120 Interior alterations only to replace existing 7'-8" wide by 11'-8" deep by 7'-4" high walk-in cooler at the existing Longliner Seafood Retail Store at unit #120 at this existing Granville Island Public Market commercial building. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade Exempt: Tenant Equipment - walk-in cooler · $80,000
    Hearts of Oak Contracting Limited Issued
13. 2019-01-14 Exterior alterations to provide nine (9) new antennas and to remove six (6) existing antennas at the roof level and to provide new equipment in the storage room of this existing Arts Club Theatre Building for Rogers Communications Inc. on Granville Island. OK for exterior alterations to provide nine (9) new antennas with height not to exceed 2.99 metres above the top of roof as per City staff. · $75,000
    no contractor listed Issued
14. 2018-02-23 To provide 50 exterior patio seats on the ground level of this existing restaurant. Notes: 1. Increase in occupant load shall require further review of the VBBL. 2. Patio seating is located on private property. · $2,500
    no contractor listed Issued

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