1788 Columbia St, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59154174, 8,739 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2024-01-16 Change of Major Occupancy Interior alterations and Change of Major Occupancy to this existing Fitness Centre (Group D), for a Limited Retail Food tenant (Group E) on the ground level of this existing mixed-use building. One class 1 cooking with vent less hood per City staffdered a Restricted Change of Major Occupancy, as per City staff.2.1.2-A of VBBL 2019. As per City staff · $690,000
   TSG Construction Ltd Issued
2. 2022-09-16 Exterior alterations only to provide for the installation of nine (9) new antennas with new equipment at the existing roof top of this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building for Rogers Communications Inc.. Proposal for the installation of nine (9) new antennas with new equipment accepted by planner Hiroko Kobayashi, July 28, 2022. · $75,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2022-06-22 Interior alterations to change the use from General Office to Health Care Office for a new tenant (Focus Physio and Wellness) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work includes: new interior partitions to accommodate layout, new t-bar ceiling, millwork/finishes, plumbing (hand sink), electrical/lighting E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $60,000
   Nxwave Projects Ltd Issued
4. 2020-01-28 191 W 2ND Ave Interior alterations per Board of Variance Appeal No. Z35553, heard by the Board of Variance on October 22, 2019 and ALLOWED, overturning the decision of the Director of Planning, thereby granting permission to complete interior alterations and to change the use of approximately 2,839 sq.ft. from Retail Shell to a Retail - Cannabis Store use, in this existing mixed-use building on this site; and subject to the following conditions: (1) the approval is for the exclusive use of “Choom Holdings Inc.” and shall be operated by Sean Bruce-Hayes and doing business as (DBA): “Choom”. (Note: the lease agreement with the Landlord is: Choom BC Retail Holdings DBA Choom). (2) the Board granted a limited-time approval for one (1) year and expires on: October 22nd, 2020; (3) the Board may grant an extension on/or before the expiry date: October 22nd, 2020; (4) the Board approved the hours of operations from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Seven days a week); and (5) that the development shall otherwise comply with the requirements and regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. · $250,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2019-07-30 Interior alterations and a change of major occupancy of approximately 1,418 sf from Retail "Shell" (Group E) to Fitness Centre (Low Occupant Load, Group A2) at 171 W2nd Avenue in this existing commercial/residential building on this site. Maximum Occupant Load = 25 persons Building Review Branch Notes: 1. This is considered the First Tenant in this suite. 2. Application of Article 3.1.2.6- Group A2 (low occupant load permitted to be classified as Group D). A permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite’s principal entrance. Permit Amendment #1- 2019-09-04- S.Le Raise floor at the unisex change rooms to allow for plumbing. Stairs added for access. · $100,000
   Focus Project Management Ltd Issued
6. 2019-07-17 189 W 2nd Ave Interior alterations to provide improvements and a change of use from Retail (shell) to Animal Clinic at unit 189 W 2nd Ave on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. OK for DB per City staff. OK for Field Review per City staff. · $700,000
   Willow Spring Construction BC Ltd Issued
7. 2019-07-02 Exterior alterations only to construct two (2) new exterior patios, one (1) which would also include a raised platform to accommodate the sloped sidewalk and would also include a guard railing systems, new seating, and furniture for this existing Restaurant-Class 1 use dba. Nook OV at 195 W 2nd Avenue at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Related to Minor Amendment under DP-2019-00453. OK for field review as per City staff. No energy upgrade required. Rev #1 issued May 29, 2020 - Development Permit MA not required per City staff.4" to 3.11 ft. - south portion of patio reduced 1.1" to an overall platform length: Patio 101 - 10.7 ft. and Patio 102 - 10.5 ft. Note: Portion of patio on Public property may not exceed 1.8m past the property line. · $35,000
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2018-08-24 Change of use from Retail (shell space) to Beauty and Wellness and interior alterations to provide improvements at 177 W 2nd Av in this mixed-use building. Operational Letter Submitted to Confirm Use , Beauty and Wellness OK for field review as per City staff: OK for DB for change of use as the proposed use is conditional use and no parking changes triggered as per City staff. · $110,000
   VICK'S RENOVATION Issued
9. 2018-05-14 Interior and exterior alterations, and change of major occupancy from Retail- Shell (Group E) to Restaurant-Class 1 (Group A2) at 195 W2nd Avenue in this existing mixed use commercial building on this site. Related to DP-2016-00033 & DP-2018-00415 Building Review Branch Notes: Maximum Occupant Load = 150 persons Proposed Occupant Load = 129 persons (85 interior seats + 36 exterior seats + 8 staff) *Separate building permit required for proposed exterior seating on private property* Kitchen System Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). Permit Amendment #1- 2019-03-15- S.Le Refer to DP-2018-00415 for exterior air intake louvers at the west elevation and proposed change of the west access door from double to single door. · $350,000
   no contractor listed Issued
10. 2018-03-05 179 W 2nd ave - ground level Interior alterations and change of use from Retail 'shell' to General Office use and provide the first Tenant Improvement on the ground level (179 W. 2nd Avenue) of this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Scope of work: complete tenant fitout to shell space. New partition walls, plumbing, electrical, lighting, millwork, and finishes throughout. OK for TIPS processing as per City staff. · $160,000
    Fusion Project Management Ltd Issued
11. 2017-07-27 To renovate an existing shell CRU to a medical clinic. This is the 1st tenant in the CRU suite of this mixed use new building. NO DP REQUIRED AS PER City staff · $120,000
    Fusion Project Management Ltd Issued
12. 2017-07-11 To renovate an existing shell CRU space to a retail bike gallery for sales and repair. This is the 1st tenant within this ground floor shell CRU suite. NO DP REQUIRED AS PER City staff · $200,000
    no contractor listed Issued

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