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Application to amend zoning for 130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St
Changes to the Zoning Bylaw for this location are required before a permit can be issued. This means that they submit an application that is reviewed by city planners and other agencies plus city council before anything can be built.
Columbia Village Inc. and 365 Albert Inc are proposing to to modify the existing site specific regulations to attract more commercial tenants, and achieve the planned vision of a dynamic pedestrian space flanked by active commercial uses that provide the goods and services to fulfil the day to day needs of the local community.
The existing commercial units have been a challenge to lease as a result of restrictive zoning provisions that apply under exception zone C131. The vacancies have adversely impacted the vibrancy and success of this unique commercial pedestrian promenade.
Zoning bylaw changes requested include:
the addition of other permitted commercial uses
introduction of a maximum unit size cap of 250 square metres in order to maintain the fine-grained nature of the commercial units
removal of the maximum use-related size caps that apply specifically to cafes, restaurants and retail stores
permit Ancillary Uses within building frontages abutting the pedestrian promenade with direct access to the pedestrian promenade
updating the minimum commercial parking requirement from the C131 exception zone to the requirement for Parking Area C within the RMU zone - which would otherwise apply to the Subject Site
View the documents submitted by the development company under supporting documents on this page for more details and drawings.
Non-residential floor space
Number of non-residential units: increase from 20 to 29 units
Non-residential GFA: increase from 2433 sqm to 2808 sqm
Parking
Resident parking: increase from 193 spaces to 202 spaces
Non-residential parking: decrease from 73 spaces to 59 spaces
You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.
Images are provided by the applicant and may not reflect the final design approved by the planning division.
Application to amend zoning for 130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St
Changes to the Zoning Bylaw for this location are required before a permit can be issued. This means that they submit an application that is reviewed by city planners and other agencies plus city council before anything can be built.
Columbia Village Inc. and 365 Albert Inc are proposing to to modify the existing site specific regulations to attract more commercial tenants, and achieve the planned vision of a dynamic pedestrian space flanked by active commercial uses that provide the goods and services to fulfil the day to day needs of the local community.
The existing commercial units have been a challenge to lease as a result of restrictive zoning provisions that apply under exception zone C131. The vacancies have adversely impacted the vibrancy and success of this unique commercial pedestrian promenade.
Zoning bylaw changes requested include:
the addition of other permitted commercial uses
introduction of a maximum unit size cap of 250 square metres in order to maintain the fine-grained nature of the commercial units
removal of the maximum use-related size caps that apply specifically to cafes, restaurants and retail stores
permit Ancillary Uses within building frontages abutting the pedestrian promenade with direct access to the pedestrian promenade
updating the minimum commercial parking requirement from the C131 exception zone to the requirement for Parking Area C within the RMU zone - which would otherwise apply to the Subject Site
View the documents submitted by the development company under supporting documents on this page for more details and drawings.
Non-residential floor space
Number of non-residential units: increase from 20 to 29 units
Non-residential GFA: increase from 2433 sqm to 2808 sqm
Parking
Resident parking: increase from 193 spaces to 202 spaces
Non-residential parking: decrease from 73 spaces to 59 spaces
You can provide feedback to the planning department, and it will be shared with the council, or ask a question to learn more about this application.
Images are provided by the applicant and may not reflect the final design approved by the planning division.
Now that you've reviewed the application, it's time to submit your feedback. What are your initial thoughts on the proposal?
You may want to consider:
how the proposal affects the immediate surroundings
the proposal’s fit with the city’s goals and priorities
any changes you feel are needed to address your concerns
Comments submitted here will not be posted publicly, but will be summarized in a staff report for council. Council will see the personal information you provide such as your name and address. View the privacy policy.
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Page last updated: 23 Jul 2024, 12:17 PM
Application status
New application
130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St (Z-24-09) has finished this stage
An application has been submitted to the city's Planning staff and has been deemed complete.
Under Review
130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St (Z-24-09) is currently at this stage
City staff, including from Planning, Engineering and Transportation departments (among others), and external agencies are reviewing the application. The public is invited to provide feedback before the formal public meeting.
Staff report complete and posted
this is an upcoming stage for 130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St (Z-24-09)
City Planning staff has completed their report that includes recommendations to council on the application. View the report under Supporting documents.
Council decision complete
this is an upcoming stage for 130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St (Z-24-09)
The council has received feedback, reviewed the application and a decision is made.
Application complete
this is an upcoming stage for 130 Columbia St W and 365 Albert St (Z-24-09)
This final decision has been made and the zoning bylaw change has been passed. View the council meeting minutes for the application decision.
Applicant and owner
Applicant: The Planning Partnership (Brandon Simon, 416.975.1556 x242 or bsimon@planpart.ca)
