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Vancouver building permits, week of 31 December 2018
The City of Vancouver issued 44 building permits between 31 December and 6 January 2019, worth $53.5M in all. Renovation led with 24 permits, then demolition with 13 and new build with 7. Downtown and Grandview-Woodland were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 24 | |
| Demolition | 13 | |
| New build | 7 |
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All 44 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-04 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
Enabling works Interior and exterior alterations to the existing mall including: - reconfiguration of mall corridors; - reconfiguration of parking and loading spaces/access on Level P1; - new exit stairs at required locations for exiting; - relocation of a portion of the existing food court; and - addition of a temporary entrance along Cambie Street. The grease interceptor has been removed from this Building Permit application and will be submitted as part of the Tenant Improvement application. Revision 1 (issued July 18, 2019) includes: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $44,976,445 |
| 2019-01-04 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
Interior alterations for an elevator and alarm upgrade to this existing mixed-use commercial high-rise building. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,000,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 2516 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
To develop a 3-storey multiple dwelling containing three units with a detached accessory building providing two parking spaces and one surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R requirements. New build | no contractor listed | $1,000,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 3751 Beatrice St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite at cellar ($690,500.00), providing 1 parking space at rear, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7102195 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Secondary suite Proposed in north corner of basement 4- Bar/Sink proposed in Cellar 5- A/C unit proposed at rear New build Secondary suite | Jasvir Construction Ltd | $690,500 |
| 2019-01-04 | 5790 Cree St Sunset |
Ext and int alts and change of use to this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite. Scope of work includes repair fire damaged home, dig out crawlspace for full basement, increase headroom by raising floors and retaining existing exterior walls, re-frame roof for flat roof Renovation Secondary suite Roofing | no contractor listed | $650,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 1737 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
To provide structural repairs and interior alterations only to this existing residential building on the site. Scope of work is to under-pin the existing foundation with new drain tile, exterior alterations to Re & Re the front stairs for construction access, and interior alterations to update main floor bathroom and remove living room walls. OK for Field Review as per City staffbuilding upgrades in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law. This includes air sealing as recommended in the Energuide Report. See list attached to plans for other potential upgrades as may be required by District Building Inspector. Renovation Plumbing | C J Smith Contracting Ltd | $375,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 2096 Commercial Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations and to change the use of approximately 2239.0 square feet, (Unit #2088) from Retail Shell space to a Restaurant Class-1 use, including the addition of approximately 177.0 square feet for a mezzanine, in this existing one-storey commercial building on this site. The approval includes a relaxation of the required on-site parking and is for the exclusive use of Suvic 5618 Holdings Ltd. DBA: Grounds for Coffee, and is for a limited period of time expiring on July 10, 2019, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Total number of seats provided is 42, kitchen staff is 7 and 2 in the mezanine office. Note: Permit is processed under VBBL 2014. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 1128 W 7TH Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations to the South elevation and outdoor patio space to this existing two family dwelling building. Scope of work to include re-and-re windows and building envelope repair work to match the existing. OK for field review per City staff: - All construction access through rear lane. Renovation | Renewal Construction Inc | $150,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
7th floor amenity area Interior alterations to the 7th floor to renovate the existing amenity area. Scope of work includes: removal of the bouldering wall, changing area into games lounge room, existing changing rooms and waiting area for yoga classes in the other portion of the fitness room. Renovation Commercial | Commercial Projects Group Inc | $135,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 540 Seymour St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this new retail ltd food unit in the existing retail shell space on the ground floor of the existing highrise commercial building on this site. Scope of Work: - install new double sink, dishwasher, handsink, freezer, fridge, display unit, counter top, raised bar seating OK for Field Review per City staffonfirmed received by I. Batt by Dec 06/2018 latest. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 1725 Pendrell St West End |
#1504 Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite (#1504) on the 15th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of den, new lighting, new interior doors and updates to kitchen and bathroom. Energy Upgrade Selected: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers and/or motion detectors on interior lights. OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing | applicant withheld (individual) | $48,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 401 Industrial Av Strathcona |
Tenant improvement for a new tenant in this existing food manufacturing facility. Scope of work includes new kitchen equipment and Type II hood. Noe: This application is reviewed under VBBL 2014 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2019-01-04 | 2435 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for BP-2017-05718 To develop on this site: • a 12-storey mixed-use building consisting of 118 residential units on levels 1 to 12 with 8 Retail Store units and 2 Restaurant Class 1 units at the ground level all over two levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the lane. Building 1 - 12-storey building - BP-2018-03156 Building 2 - 5-storey building - BP-2018-03157 See site permit BP-2017-05718 for details. Stage #1 - excavation and shoring - issued 2018 June 13 Stage #2 - full structural work up to roof - issued 2018-09-12 Stage #3 - full construction - issued 2019-01-04 New build | Syncra Construction Corp | — |
| 2019-01-04 | 1907 Penticton St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | — |
| 2019-01-04 | 341 W King Edward Av Riley Park |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Demolition | Fleck Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2019-01-04 | 2435 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for BP-2017-05718 To develop on this site: • a 5-storey mixed use building consisting of 14 residential units on levels 2 to 5 with 2 Retail store units at grade, all over two levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the lane. Building 1 - 12-storey building - BP-2018-03156 Building 2 - 5-storey building - BP-2018-03157 See site permit BP-2017-05718 for details. Stage #1 - excavation and shoring - issued 2018 June 13 Stage #2 - full structural work up to roof - issued 2018-09-12 Stage #3 - full construction - issued 2019-01-04 New build | Syncra Construction Corp | — |
| 2019-01-03 | 4076 W 17TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located on the cellar floor ($788,250) with a laneway house providing 1 attached parking space and 1 on grade parking, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA6823319 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed 4- A/C unit proposed in rear sunken patio New build Secondary suite | August Construction Ltd | $788,250 |
| 2019-01-03 | 3068 E 43RD Av Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($735,000). 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7000166 2- No strata titling permitted 3- A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Harvey Contracting Ltd | $735,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 505 Burrard St Downtown |
#1570-15th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements in this existing office "shell" unit on the 15th floor of this existing highrise commercial building. Scope of work: new partitions, glazing, millwork, ceiling work, lighting, finishes, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Silver Glory Holdings Ltd. OK for FLD RVW per City staff. No energy upgrade. BOMA BESt building. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Aura Office Environments Inc | $230,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 1906 Grant St Grandview-Woodland |
INT & EXT ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MD Interior and exterior alterations to existing 3-storey multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work is re-cladding, removal of WWOP porch enclosure, installation of new stairs. Renovation | no contractor listed | $202,500 |
| 2019-01-03 | 3068 E 43RD Av Killarney |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1-Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7000166 2-No Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Harvey Contracting Ltd | $202,250 |
| 2019-01-03 | 1350 W 8TH Av Fairview |
#420 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office space unit #420 on the 4th floor in a commercial building. Scope of work to include: Removal of some interior partition walls to allow for light and creation of new glass partition walls and interior partitions to create small phone rooms. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2018 L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $106,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 3335 Sophia St Riley Park |
Ground Floor - Interior alterations to provide residential tenant improvements to the floor joists of the ground floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation | Belfor (Canada) Inc | $90,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 1650 W 2ND Av Fairview |
#320 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements to this office unit on the 3rd floor (#320) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct new partition walls, finishes, lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Murray Sims Construction Ltd. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | MURRAY-SIMS CONSTRUCTION LTD | $60,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 439 Granville St Downtown |
Concourse Level - 439 Granville Street Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for unit 10 and to change the use from retail to office. Scope of work to include: Demo interior walls and build two new offices, update the bathrooms by adding in new fixtures in existing locations OK for Field Review as per City staff.2018 Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Space Control systems (per City staff.4.1.2 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | Sheepwash Contracting & Design Inc | $35,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 2025 Cornwall Av Kitsilano |
Interior/exterior alterations to remove and replace a portion of the foundation wall at the basement floor level of this existing Multiple Dwelling building on this site. Note: Wood repairs and 2' pony wall with 2 x 6 wood studs and concrete, and stucco finish to match existing. OK for SIPS as per City staff. Renovation Basement | On Side Restoration Services Ltd | $18,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 3158 W 32ND Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | All Right Trucking 99 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 3068 E 43RD Av Killarney |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site. Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 4305 Locarno Crescent West Point Grey |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Octiscapes Landscaping Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 289 Alexander St Strathcona |
To validate the change of use on the main floor (35 Gore Avenue) from Industrial Use to Residential Unit with an Artist Studio - Class B, in this existing retail/industrial/artist studio/residential building on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $4,000 |
| 2019-01-03 | 6174 Bruce St Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2018-05861 For Demolition permit DB-2018-05862 Demolition | Kennon Construction Ltd | — |
| 2019-01-03 | 3168 E 21ST Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Note: This is a Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. Once you have completed your salvage and Abatement send the report to [contact removed] Once your project has been completed by the assigned Project Coordinator they will contact you with further instructions. For Building Permit DB-2018-05967 For Demolition permit DB-2018-05968 QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd., [contact removed] Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | — |
| 2019-01-03 | 2651 E 29TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-01-03 | 1535 E 59TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2018-05834 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: ALARA Environmental Health and Safety Ltd. (Steven Seewald) Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-01-02 | 1305 Davie St West End |
Interior alterations for new retail food (E) tenant 16 seats and 3 staff. This is a first tenant in a new CRU space. No grease laden vapours proposed in kitchen. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 388 Kaslo St Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide tenant improvement at this shell Restaurant Class-1 space at Unit #1 in this mixed-use building. Only exterior work is window films. Scope of work includes installation of a grease interceptor mounted on the ceiling of P1 level. Class-2 cooking operation (K3 form submitted.) Tenant: Tim Hortons Occupant load = max 48 persons (37 in public + 10 staff) Renovation Commercial | ConVerge Construction Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 151 Athletes Way Mount Pleasant |
#201 - Interior alterations to provide improvements in unit #201 of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: remove partition walls and doors, new partition walls and doors, and electrical and sprinkler work. Energy Upgrade Exempted: Base Building - built to 90.1-2010 Rev. #1 Dec. 6, 2019: 1. Turn glass sliding doors in enclosed balcony to french doors 2. Turn storage door to glass panel insert door 3. Build & Install millwork in living room which has plug in electric fireplace 4. Reface kitchen cabinet doors 5. Accent lighting added throughout 6. Cover Enclosed Balcony tiles with carpet 7. Remove new bulkhead from scope of work 8. Remove new double door to the master Renovation Electrical | O'Hara Holdings Inc | $80,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 1236 Bidwell St West End |
Exterior alterations to the existing roof deck at Unit 1603 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Proposed work includes partial removal of existing roof ballast to accommodate installation of new pavers and pedestals and installation of a guardrail at the existing skylight. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Separate permit required to formalize the work without permit balcony enclosures. Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $32,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 361 E Broadway Mount Pleasant |
Interior alteration and change of use from Retail to Fitness class 1 in this existing commercial building on this site. Okay to be qualified for a small suite as per City staffview as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 1605 E 8TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations and change of use of this existing two-storey, one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with a secondary suite, with no off-street parking space provided. Okay for field review as per City staff Addressing notes: 1605 E 8th Av - 1st storey (principal dwelling unit) 1607 E 8th Av - basement (secondary suite) Addresses have been assigned per the approved plans, access to the secondary suite is from the east side. This access must be provided & maintained at all times and the building addresses posted to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law. Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2019-01-02 | 838 W 19TH Av South Cambie |
Salvage And abatement Permit QP: Peter Van Bakel Company: BCQP Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-01-02 | 4445 Walden St Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2018-05831 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Consultants Inc. (Peter Van Bakel) Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-01-02 | 1325 E 63RD Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement Permit QP: Ramin Hamidnejad Company: Kinetic OHS Services Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-01-02 | 425 E 28TH Av Riley Park |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2018-05854 For Demolition permit DB-2018-05855 Demolition | no contractor listed | — |