8543 River Dist. Crossing, Vancouver

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59152941, 4,198 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

Permit history

1. 2025-05-09 Building Permit for DP-2024-00835 Interior alterations to increase the capacity of the existing Child Daycare Facility (Group A2) on the 2nd and 3rd floors from 104 to 164 children and add a new outdoor play area of approximately 549.0 sq.ft., in this existing mixed-use building. *Addition of 1 class of 8 toddlers on the 2nd floor. *Addition of 1 class of 8 toddlers on the 3rd floor. *Addition of 2 classes of 16 kids (for 30 months to 5 yrs old) 3rd floor. *Addition of 1 class of 8 (for 30 months to 5 years old kids) 3rd floor. *Addition of new play area with 549 SF of area. · $120,000
   Lions Head Construction Ltd Issued
2. 2025-02-07 To install an outdoor seating area, lights and planters, to be used in conjunction with the Restaurant Class-1 use, in this existing mixed-use building on this site Total purposed : 129 people (91 indoor, 23 patio + 10 staff) Maximum occupant load cannot exceed 150 persons due to washroom capacity 1 staff washroom (support up to 25 staff) Refer to related development Permit: DP-2024-00447 Building Review Notes: 1. This permit has been reviewed under the requirement of VBBL #12511 (2019) 2. Contractor shall have a valid business license. · $55,000
   no contractor listed Issued
3. 2023-07-31 To install new permanent patio on private property for the new Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2), Luck Taco, in this newly-demised suite on the ground floor of the mixed-use building. Scope includes installation of wood decking and fencing consisting of planters, glazed and steel railing. Building Review Notes: - Proposed 20 seats at patio. Total occupant load cannot exceed 60 persons due to washroom capacity restriction. Revision #1, June 6, 2024 - J. Chen - Replacing the perimeter planters with corrugated metal finish with painted wood vertical planks. - Shifting the accessible entrance to closer to the building. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · $55,000
   Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd Issued
4. 2023-04-28 To install an outdoor seating area to be used in conjunction with the Restaurant Class-1 use, in this existing mixed-use building on the site. Proposed 22 seats at patio. Total and maximum occupant load is 100 (71 interior seats, 7 staff, 22 patio). *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** · $5,000
   no contractor listed Issued
5. 2022-08-23 Interior alterations: Interior alterations and to change the major occupancy from Retail (group E) into Restaurant Class -1 (group A2) in this existing mixed use building on this site. Related to DP-2021-00971 Building Review Branch Notes: 1) Total proposed Occupant load is 71 seats + 7 staffs = 78 Persons. 2) A permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite's principal entrance. 3) Separate permit will be required for any changes to the interior seating. 4) Separate permit is required for outdoor patio seating. Additional washroom will be required if total interior and exterior occupant load exceed 100 persons. · $500,000
   no contractor listed Issued
6. 2022-08-15 Building Permit for DP-2021-00174 Interior alterations and change of use and major occupancy from Retail (Group E) to child daycare facility (Group A2) of approximately 14,854 sf, with a total of 104 child care spaces in this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work is only for levels 2 and 3, suite numbers 200 and 300. Class 3 cooking operation- commercial cooking not permitted. DP-2018-00514 - approved the landscaping for the outdoor play-area for a future child daycare. VBBL 2019 Reviewed during COVID-19 Pandemic Revision #1- 2023-03-13- S.Le Exterior alterations to add an exterior canopy to the 2nd level podium. Refer to related minor amendment DP-2023-00109. Revision #2- 2023-11-27- S.Le Remove electromagnetic lock note from playground gate. · $1,350,000
   no contractor listed Issued
7. 2022-07-14 Change of Major Occupancy from Retail (Group E) to Restaurant (Group A2) and demise this unit (originally 8555 River District Crossing) into two suites (3489 Sawmill Cres and 8547 River District Crossing), and provide Interior & Exterior Alterations to one of the suite, Bufala, as the first Tenant Improvement on the ground floor of this mixed-use building. Scope of work includes: - Add exterior entrance on the south elevation with building envelope vestibule. Suite address is re-assigned from 8555 River District Crossing to 3489 Sawmill Crescent. - New Class 1 cooking operation, including new equipment, exhaust hood and ecologizer. - Install six washrooms and interior finishes. *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019*** Building Review Branch Notes: - See BP-2022-00998 for the interior alterations to the other suite. - Proposed Occupant Load is 111 persons (91 interior seats + 10 waiting + 10 staff). Maximum cannot exceed 150 persons plus staff due to restriction on washroom capacity. Kitchen Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). Revision#1 - Apr 20 2023 - J. Chen - Change office and washroom layout - Relocate mop sink - Revise accessible seating location and details · $732,600
   no contractor listed Issued
8. 2022-07-07 Interior and Exterior Alterations to provide first tenant improvement for the new tenant to be used as Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2), Lucky Taco, in this newly-demised suite on the ground floor of this mixed-use building. Scope of work includes: - Add exterior entrance door - Add operable windows at food pick-up area - New Class 1 Cooking operation, including new equipment, exhaust hood and ecologizer - Install washrooms (one universal and one unisex toilet room) - Interior finishes & furniture *** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 *** Building Review Branch Notes: - See BP-2022-01123 for change of major occupancy and demising of the unit at 8555 River District Crossing. Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). Revision#1 - Jul 20, 2023 - J. Chen - Relocate mop sink - Add a staff only door - Change operable window configuration - Delete exterior bar counter *Exterior Alteration is accepted under DP-2023-00292 (to be issued) · $300,200
   Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd Issued
9. 2021-11-30 CRU #5 - 8591 River Crossing CRU #6 - 8595 River Crossing Interior alterations to remove non loadbearing wall and to combine Unit #5 & Unit #6 to create a new larger CRU shell space in this existing mixed use building. Separate permit is required for future tenant improvement or to change the use. OK Fof Field Review per City staff · $5,950
   Central West Project Management Inc. Issued
10. 2021-04-08 #300 Interior alterations to demise Retail (shell) unit #300 into #300 and #310 and provide improvements to #310 for a new General Office on the third floor of this mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: Install interior walls, doors, accessible washroom, plumbing fixtures & electrical, and sprinkler OK for Field Review per City staff · $150,000
    Wesgroup Contracting Ltd Issued
11. 2020-09-29 8515 River District Crossing To permit the First tenant Improvement for this retail tenant in this existing Mixed use building on this site. Scope to Include: New universal washroom, sales/stock walls and shelving. Dog washing area and grooming stations with tubs. New lighting, ceilings and HVAC. Dog grooming Permitted. Tenant: Bosley's Pet Food and Supplies OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 A Sprinkler Permit is required for the proposed sprinkler work. · $130,000
    no contractor listed Issued
12. 2020-03-12 Tenant improvement for a new retail store with pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart) (first tenant improvement) NO DP REQUIRED AS PER City staff · $900,000
    no contractor listed Issued
13. 2019-07-25 To install the District Energy Heating Utility mechanical equipment for the energy transfer station withing the existing mechanical room. · $225,000
    no contractor listed Issued
14. 2018-06-20 Building Permit for BP-2016-03449 To construct 7-storey building.
    Wesgroup Contracting Ltd Issued
15. 2018-06-20 Building Permit for BP-2016-03449 To construct an 11-storey building.
    Wesgroup Contracting Ltd Issued
16. 2018-06-20 Building Permit for BP-2016-03449 To construct an 18 storey mixed use building.
    Wesgroup Contracting Ltd Issued

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