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Vancouver building permits, week of 5 August 2019
The City of Vancouver issued 84 building permits between 5 and 11 August 2019, worth $33.9M in all. Renovation led with 51 permits, then demolition with 16 and new build with 13. Downtown and Grandview-Woodland were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 51 | |
| Demolition | 16 | |
| New build | 13 | |
| Commercial | 3 | |
| Solar | 1 |
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All 84 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | 8690 Jack Uppal St Killarney |
To construct a 6 storey midrise combustible (Rental 100) residential market rental building with 119 apartment units and 2 levels of underground parkade. STAGE 1 - Excavation and Shoring issued on Aug. 9th, 2019. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis Revision 1 to STAGE 1 - Excavation & Shoring - change in Geotech Consultant for temporary shoring only issued on May 27th, 2020. Stage 2 Full Construction issued on July 2nd, 2020. Revision #2 - (May 16, 2022) to relocate 2 accessible stalls, update bicycle Storage layout and the workshop room is replaced by a Dog Spa Room on P1 level. New build | Wesgroup Contracting Ltd | $22,475,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2735 W 39TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($1,017,675.00) with a secondary suite located in the basement with an on grade parking pad for small car, at the rear providing 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7581466 2.\tNo strata titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed 4.\tBar sink located in New build Secondary suite | Rishi Holdings Ltd | $1,017,675 |
| 2019-08-09 | 3327 Puget Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($805,250.00) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7614428 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tBar sink located in Basement Rec Room New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $805,250 |
| 2019-08-09 | 4083 W 18TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($798,750) located in the cellar with an open parking space at the rear, providing 1 parking space, 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 CA7456933 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Proposed bar sink in the den 4- A/C unit proposed at the rear sunken patio New build Secondary suite | Plantinum Seal Project Canada Inc. | $798,750 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2918 W 13TH Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to this existing 2-storey and basement one-family dwelling with two parking spaces provided in a double car garage with access from South lane. Scope of work includes new kitchen, new bathrooms, new deck at rear and new windows. Notes: 1. Building is sprinkelered to NFPA-13D. 2. B1/B2 - Structural - PAUL W.S MISKIMMIN - [contact removed] 3. REUP - Green City Solutions - Peter Cho, CEA #7929 - [contact removed] Renovation Deck Windows Plumbing | no contractor listed | $450,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2248 Grant St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00285 to alter and convert this existing one-family dwelling to a multiple conversion dwelling (Building 1) containing 2 dwelling units and sharing an open 2-car carport having vehicular access from the rear lane. Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $415,500 |
| 2019-08-09 | 1980 Graveley St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00019 (INFILL) To construct a two-storey infill one-family dwelling with an attached one-car garage (Building 2) at the rear, providing one parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Stru B & Geotech B are submitted. See BP-2017-01801 for Bldg 1 on site (principal building) addressed 1980 Graveley St. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Building Review Branch Notes: - All new windows and doors shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. - Operable skylights shall conform to VBBL 9.7.5.4. - Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D and bathrooms shall be sprinklered as per VBBL 9.10.15.8.(4). REVISION #1 (May 14, 2020): Related to M/A DP-2020-00245. Reviewed during the 2020 Pandemic, A.Min - Changed cladding from Hardie Plank to Hardie Panel on the second floor - Waterproof roofing membrane New build Secondary suite | Four Corners Homes Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2735 W 39TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($230,425.00) with 1 attached garage for standard car and 1 open parking pad for small car providing 2 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7581466 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Rishi Holdings Ltd | $230,425 |
| 2019-08-09 | 3327 Puget Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7614428 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | New Galaxy Building & Development Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2248 Grant St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00285 to develop an infill one-family dwelling (Building 2) with a shared open 2-car carport having vehicular access from the rear lane. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $194,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 4077 W 18TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($192,500) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7456933 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C unit located New build Secondary suite | Plantinum Seal Project Canada Inc. | $192,500 |
| 2019-08-09 | 1985 W Broadway Kitsilano |
#400-4th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office unit (#400) in this existing commercial use building on this site. Scope of work to include removal of some interior walls, new demountable partition system and partition walls to replace removed walls, updates to kitchenette in staff room and add additional counter tops for eating, data/power, lighting, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Wawanesa Insurance Renovation Electrical Commercial | BC Coastal Projects Ltd. | $60,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 3180 W 43RD Av Kerrisdale |
Exterior alterations to build a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear, providing 2 parking spaces with access from the lane for the existing one family dwelling building. Existing detached accessory building (carport) to be removed. Notes: -Roof drainage to 2'x 3'x 12' rock pit. -Contact your District Building Inspector prior to locating formwork. OK for SIPS as per City staff Renovation Garage or shed Roofing Plumbing | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 1985 W Broadway Kitsilano |
#500-5th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office unit (#500) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work to includes removal of some interior walls and change to new demountable partition system, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Wawanesa Insurance Renovation Electrical Commercial | BC Coastal Projects Ltd. | $40,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 319 E 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#306 Interior alterations to provide residential improvements to unit #306 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : validate partition walls and doors removal, validate new partition walls and doors, washroom and kitchen update, and electrical and plumbing work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) NOTE: Building not sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | J Norris Construction Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2735 W 39TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Existing House built in 1993 (Post 1990) no Salvage and Abatement required. Required by WorksafeBC Regulation to have a pre-demolition haz-mat assessment. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 3327 Puget Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
DEMOLITION Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – JVT Excavation & Demolition Ltd. (Jaswinder Singh) [contact removed] Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2640 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing single family home and to change the sue to one family dwelling + Secondary Suite. Scope of work to include: Legalize the suite on the main floor, Interior walls constructed, kitchen and bathroom added. Rear attached carport wall to be removed and turned into covered porch. A portion of the rear driveway removed so there is no longer access to the carport as well as reduce the driveway area. Add sidewalks on either side, one is for the access to the suite at the rear through the newly created covered porch. Remove the detached carport at the rear of the property. Remove the cover over the rear deck. 2640 E 8th Av (existing) - 2nd storey (Principal Dwelling) 2638 E 8th Av - 1st storey (secondary suite) Addresses assigned per the approved plans, Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the secondary suite is from the West side. Street 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 prior to Final Inspection. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 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. - Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with Table 11.2.1.4. of the Vancouver Building By-law REUP Submitted by: Tao Xue EA#5897 [contact removed] Renovation Secondary suite Deck Garage or shed Plumbing | Homeline Construction & Renovation Ltd | $8,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2000 W Georgia St | To erect and install 2 - 20' x 60', 2 - 20' x 40', and 1 - 40' x 40' tents for the SeaWheeze events for a limited period of time expiring August 17, 2019. Commercial | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2000 W Georgia St | To erect and install 1 - 40' x 40' gable tent for the Beedie Picnic event for a limited period of time expiring August 11, 2019. Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,657 |
| 2019-08-09 | 2328 SW Marine Drive Kerrisdale |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit BP-2019-02790 For Deconstruction permit DB-2019-02792 Demolition | TX Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2019-08-09 | 3403 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
Salvage and abatement Permit Deconstruction Permit: BP-2018-04503 Building Permit: DB-2018-04502 Demolition | J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. | — |
| 2019-08-09 | 3511 Mayfair Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. QP : Ramin Hamidnejad Company : Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition | Khela Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2019-08-09 | 354 E 39TH Av Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement Permit QP: Terry Sunar Company: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-08-08 | 637 Atlantic St Strathcona |
To construct a two-storey + basement two-family dwelling ($593,500) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. No A/C units proposed 2. No Bar sinks proposed New build | Killarney Development Ltd | $593,500 |
| 2019-08-08 | 2025 W Broadway Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2018-01071 To provide interior and exterior alterations and to change the use of approximately 9,931 square feet from an office use to a child daycare facility, for a maximum of 86 children, on the 5th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $375,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1019 Broughton St West End |
Interior alterations only to provide tenant improvement on the second floor of this existing neighbourhood house. Scope of work includes replacing existing male and female washrooms with gender neutral washrooms. OK for BP only as per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1715 Graveley St Grandview-Woodland |
Interior and exterior alterations and change of use/major occupancy of approximately 1259.38 square feet, located on the main floor, from Retail-Limited Food to Restaurant Class-1 (small suite) in this existing mixed-use commercial retail building. Class 5 Cooking (No Hood): 1. Class 5 Cooking (No Hood). 2. Appliances are less than or equal to 6 kW (Cooking procedures producing significant grease laden vapours, or significant heat or steam are not permitted). Revision #1 - Dec. 5th, 2019. To add a new roof top unit and related interior ducts works / gas line / and changing the front window back to original (bubbled in red). The DP clearance for the front window change was accepted per email from Eric K. see doc. Revision #2 - Jan. 22, 2021. To change Restaurant Class - 2 to Class - 1 on the project description. Renovation Windows Roofing HVAC Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
#640-6th floor- Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement for this existing office tenant in suite #640 of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff:L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 166 E 11TH Av Mount Pleasant |
2703 and 2705 Main St To permit interior alterations to this existing retail space in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work to include: Demising the space into two separate units , 2703 to remain as Retail (E) and newly created unit on the south side unit 2705 to be changed to Office use (D). New bathrooms installed in both units. Demising wall between units to meet a 2 hour Fire Separation. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Moko Property Group Inc | $165,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 3440 Bridgeway Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alterations to repair the concrete floor slab at the 2nd storey of this existing mixed use Warehouse (Group F2) and Trades/Vocational School (Group A2) building on this site. Proposed work is limited to the repair only at the warehouse portion. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Proposed new ramp access to exits. 2. Partition walls and shelving to be removed. 3. Separate permit required to formalize the work without permit on this site. 4. See commitment letter dated, July 23rd, 2019 to apply for building permits before the end of 2019. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
#251 - mall Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Retail tenant on the ground level (#251) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demo all doors, walls, finishes, and install new partitions, bathroom, millwork, shelving, RCP, finishings, lighting. Tenant: Swarovski North America OK for field review as per City staff. 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 Demolition Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1090 Homer St Downtown |
1096 Homer St. Interior alteration for tenant improvement in this existing financial institution in 1096 Homer St. on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $95,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 238 Davie St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Retail Ltd Food on the ground level of the existing mixed-use highrise building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all hard wired Lighting within scope of work area to High Efficiency light systems Renovation Commercial | Canadoo Enterprises Inc | $75,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1288 Marinaside Crescent Downtown |
Interior alterations for an elevator upgrade of an adaptable system to this existing residential high-rise building to meet the requirements of CSA-B44. Renovation | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 294 E 1ST Av Strathcona |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the ground floor and change of use from Food or Beverage Products Manufacturing - Class B to Food or Beverage Products Manufacturing - Class B with ancillary Retail Limited Food of this existing industrial building on this site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls and doors, new partition wall and door, washrooms updates, and electrical and plumbing work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $62,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1288 Marinaside Crescent Downtown |
Interior alterations for an elevator upgrade to an adaptable system to this existing residential high-rise to meet the CSA-B44 requirements. Renovation | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 2821 W Broadway Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to change use from Retail store to Retail Limited Food (Group E), and to provide tenant improvement for the new tenant - Me & Crepe UBC at 2821 W. Broadway in this existing one-storey commercial building. One class 1 Cooking Operation proposed. Maximum 16 persons consuming food or drink. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 4418 W 3RD Av West Point Grey |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00788 Exterior and interior alterations to enclose a portion of the existing front balcony on the second floor to create floor area, add floor space to the lower floor, add an existing bridge to connect the house to the garage, develop area under the garage and to add a cover over the side entrance on the west side of this existing two storey plus basement one family dwelling on this inside with lane site. Board of Variance EXTENSION Approved - July 04th, 2019. The extension request was considered by the Board of Variance on July 04th, 2019 and was APPROVED / GRANTED for another one-year approval. The appellants are required to obtain the required City permits related to Director of Planning who refused Development Application No. DP-2017-00788 - Request to permit interior and exterior alterations by enclosing a portion of the existing front balcony on the second floor to create additional floor area, adding extra floor area to the lower floor, and adding a bridge (access) connection from the house to the garage (rear of the site). As well, developing the area beneath the detached garage and to add a cover over the side entrance area (West) at this existing two-storey, plus basement one-family dwelling site, subject to the following condition: (1) 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. Notes: 1. No sprinkeler or SW required at this time due to scope of work. 2. New windows on East Elevation to be TGP fire-rated frames and TGP fire-rated glass (see specifications in application documents). Required to meet spatial separation calculations. Renovation Garage or shed Windows | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 2480 Laurel St Fairview |
Interior alterations only for the installation of a sliding grille door across the front of the pharmacy dispensary at this existing Shoppers Drug Mart Retail Store use at this existing commercial building. Note: District building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required. OK for field review as per City staff. No energy upgrade required as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 3555 Commercial St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations to install 35 solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of this existing mixed use building. Proposed self ballasted racking system. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Removal of wood structure at the roof structure required. 2. Related Electrical Permit required prior to commencement of work. Solar Commercial | Shift Energy Group Inc | $18,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
#1400 - 14th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for a new General Office tenant on the 14th floor (#1400) at this existing Municipally Designated Heritage 'M' Marine Building. Scope of work: construct new interior partition walls, glazing doors for new offices, reconfigure work stations and electrical work. REVISION #1-Interior layout changes. No change in value. ASHRAE unaffected. September 24, 2019 TK/jm TENANT: BOSA Properties Renovation Electrical Commercial | Axiom Builders Inc | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 8416 Angus Drive Marpole |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – East West Excavating Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 637 Atlantic St Strathcona |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 120 Milross Av Downtown |
#906 Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing dwelling unit #906 on the 9th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to add a heat pump on the balcony. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff Renovation HVAC | no contractor listed | $6,500 |
| 2019-08-08 | 700 W Pender St Downtown |
#301 & #303-3rd floor Interior alterations to demise one office suite into 2 new office Suites (#301 and #303) on the 3rd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: construct one small (4'9") demising wall to separate suite #301 into 2 smaller suites, the dividing partition walls to be upgraded to provide smoke separation above the suspended ceiling, electrical and sprinkler work. Separate permit(s) and ASHRAE checklist will be required for any future tenant improvements to these suites. Okay for field review as per City staffan and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Electrical Commercial | Central West Project Management Inc. | $5,000 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1948 W 2ND Av Kitsilano |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing single family dwelling. Scope of work to include: Removal of the rear enclosed deck and building a new 4' x 8' landing with stairs. Remove the plywood in the attic space and add R-40. Also reinstate the attic hatch, Attic to be Non-Habitable. Update the electrical wiring throughout. Some interior cosmetic updates. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 No Energy Upgrade required for this permit, but should there be additional renovations proposed, this city has a right to re-review for potential upgrades. Scope of work to include energy and building upgrades in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law as required by District Building Inspector. Smoke alarms to be installed in compliance with Subsection 9.10.19, Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law 2014. Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per City staff.32.4.2, Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL Renovation Deck Electrical | Matriarch Integrated Service Systems Inc | $4,700 |
| 2019-08-08 | 1280 Seymour St Downtown |
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing commercial building. QP is Bryan Zecchel with Pinchin Ltd. Renovation Demolition Commercial | Vanmar Constructors 1089 Inc | — |
| 2019-08-08 | 1183 Lakewood Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Building Permit: BP-2019-02549 Deconstruction Permit: BP-2019-02551 Development Permit: DP-2017-00034 Demolition | Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2019-08-08 | 1019 Broughton St West End |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00091 Interior alterations and change of use from multi-purpose room #4 (Room 213) and multi-purpose room #5 (Room 214) on the second storey to Child Care Facility with 8 children and two attendants in each room (max 10 people in each room) in the existing Neighbourhood House (group A2). Scope of work includes installation of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency lighting. Arch B is submitted. Existing Child Care Facility is in Multi-Purpose Room #1 (Room 102) with max 24 children. Multipurpose room #1 (Room 120) = Max 60 persons Multipurpose room #4 (Room 213) = Max 10 persons Multipurpose room #5 (Room 214) = Max 10 persons ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Note: Refer to BP-2017-01573 for fees, notes, and documents. Building Review Branch Note: - Occupancy permit and business license for the child care is required. Renovation Commercial | Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 220 Victoria Drive Grandview-Woodland |
#100 - 220 Victoria Drive Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements to the existing two storey unit as warehouse with accessory office for warehouse (Allstar Holdings) tenant in this existing building on this site. Renovation Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $1,500,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 2603 Eton St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar with a laneway house at the rear providing 1 surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA6561998 - No strata titling permitted. - Bar/sink proposed in basement. - A/C unit proposed on second floor. New build Secondary suite | Besttin Construction Group Inc. | $705,250 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1955 W 44TH Av Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an attached garage providing 1 parking space + 1 on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. - No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | LC Contracting Ltd | $224,805 |
| 2019-08-07 | 338 N Penticton St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with a surface parking providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH) Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under xxxxxx - No strata titling permitted. - No A/C unit proposed. New build Secondary suite | Besttin Construction Group Inc. | $178,500 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1184 Denman St West End |
#104 Change of major occupancy from Retail - Limited Food (Group E) to Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2) for the new tenant - Shamiyatt, and provide interior and exterior alterations to this ground-level suite in the existing 4-storey mixed-used (commercial/residential) building. Scope includes adding new kitchen hood, cooking equipment and ecology unit, expanding the raised platform in the seating area, and replacing the storefront windows/door with sliding/folding doors. Note: - Exterior alterations for proposed sliding/folding doors accepted by planner Grace Jiang, May 10, 2019. - Occupant Load 29 persons (25 seats plus 4 staff) proposed. - Shared washrooms provided in the building. No increase in occupant load will be permitted without providing washroom within the suite. - Contractor shall have valid business license. Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). Revision#1 - Oct 4, 2019, J. Chen - Relocate the kitchen exhaust hood and equipment. - Extend the raised platform. - Add one hand sink in the dining area. - Change ceiling type to open ceiling except the front kitchen area. - Change A/C unit to heat pump. - Update lighting and plumbing plans to suit the new floor layout. Renovation Windows HVAC Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $165,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 777 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Interior alteration to provide improvements to a vendor area on the 3rd floor (Georgia Level) for this existing retail tenant (Holt Renfrew) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work to include: Minor wall layout changes to allow for a large fitting room and reducing the overall storage space. (Women's Wear for Louis Vuitton) OK for field review as per City staff: Energy trigger not required BOMA BEST building Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $101,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1188 W Georgia St West End |
17th Floor - Common Lobby & Corridor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the lobby and corridor on the 17th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove and provide new finishes, signage, fire evacuation plans, switches and electrical outlet faceplates, ceiling work, electrical and sprinkler work. OK For Field Review as per City staffequired, BOMA Best Building No proposed work in suites; this permit for Lobby/Corridor work only. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Renovation Electrical Signage Commercial | BC Coastal Projects Ltd. | $80,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1188 W Georgia St West End |
20th Floor - Common Lobby & Corridor Interior alterations to provide improvements to the common lobby and corridor on the 20th floor of this existing commercial use building on this site. Scope of work: remove and provide new finishes, signage, fire evacuation plans, switches and electrical outlet faceplates, ceiling work, electrical and sprinkler work. OK For Field Review as per City staffequired, BOMA Best Building No proposed work in suites; this permit for lobby/corridor work only. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Renovation Electrical Signage Commercial | BC Coastal Projects Ltd. | $80,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1545 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
#303 Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing dwelling unit #303 on the 3rd floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: remove closet and extend kitchen, update kitchen & bathroom, new appliances and HWT, new tile in bathroom & foyer, removal partition wall between kitchen and living room. OK for field review per City staffental Consulting Ltd. Notes: 1. Building is non sprinklered 2. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Appliances - UPgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation Plumbing | Secure Biometrics Corp | $65,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 2985 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to replace the exterior stairs at the southwest and northeast elevations of this public library building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 2475 York Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this unit #302 on the 3rd floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to include: kitchen renovation (new millwork, relocating stove/oven), new bathroom fixtures. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing | Canadian Renovations Inc | $20,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1811 Adanac St Grandview-Woodland |
#309 Interior alterations to remove the open to below space in the mezzanine level of dwelling unit #309 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to include removing a window and replacing with door on the 3rd level of this unit. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $20,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 86 W 19TH Av Riley Park |
Demolition – Pre 1950’s 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-1950 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | D & S Bulldozing Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 2603 Eton St Hastings-Sunrise |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site. Demo Contractor : Ghotra Excavating & Trucking Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Ghotra Excavating & Trucking Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-08-07 | 2250 Oxford St Grandview-Woodland |
#309 Interior alterations only to provide kitchen upgrades at this existing residential dwelling unit #309 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install Energy Star rated Kitchen exhaust fan to suit in-place duct work Renovation HVAC | reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc | $8,500 |
| 2019-08-07 | 1369 Minto Crescent Shaughnessy |
Interior alterations to change of use from this existing one family dwelling to a one family dwelling with a secondary suite and a relaxation of Section 10.15 (Living Accommodation Below-Grade regulations) of the Zoning & Development By-law granted by Board of Variance per Appeal No. Z35490. OK for field review as per City staff: - install new kitchen cabinetry, stove, electrical work, and washer in the secondary suite at the basement level Addressing note: 1369 Minto Cres - One Family Dwelling (re-numbered from 1339) 1367 Minto Cres - Secondary Suite Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the east side. Street access must be provided and maintained at all time. The building addresses are to be posted and 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. - Building inspector to determine on site is a separate sprinkler permit is required. - Energuide Exempted: < $5,000 Renovation Basement Secondary suite Electrical | Mark's Renovations & Contracting Inc | $4,500 |
| 2019-08-07 | 6390 Angus Drive Kerrisdale |
Interior alterations and change of use to this existing 2-storey with cellar one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite per City staff2019 This appeal was heard by the Board of Variance on April 09th, 2019 and was ALLOWED, thereby granting a relaxation of Section 10.15 (Living Accommodation below-grade regulations) of the Zoning & Development By-law and approved interior alterations to the cellar-floor with a proposed new Secondary suite at this existing one-family dwelling site, and subject to the following condition: (1) 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. Upgrading as per IA-2016-00048. Note: - No strata-titling 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. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL - 2 off-street parking spaces provided in the garage having vehicular access off the rear lane. Renovation Basement Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $4,500 |
| 2019-08-07 | 333 Carrall St Downtown |
To selectively deconstruct the existing commercial building on this site. NOTE: NORTH AND EAST FACADE OF THE HERITAGE BUILDING MUST BE RETAINED. SEE RETENTION DRAWING. "Notice of Deconstruction must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Related to DP-2018-00379 and BP-2018-06589. Salvage and Abatement Permit BP-2019-01950. Project value of $150,000.00 is included in BP-2018-06589. Revision #1: issued November 7, 2019 To change the name of Demolition Contractor from "JMX National Inc." to "3R Demolition Corp." Renovation Demolition Commercial | 3R Demolition Corp | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 4362 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Apolla Demolition & Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 4254 W 12TH Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Dakota Holdings Inc | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 5163 Inverness St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-2019-02470 For Deconstruction permit BP-2019-02471 (75%) QP: Peter R. Van Bakel, CRM, CRSP, BCQP Demolition | San Contracting & Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-08-07 | 4279 Doncaster Way Dunbar-Southlands |
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] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-08-06 | 1080 Mainland St Downtown |
1076 Mainland Street Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Retail (Limited Service Food) tenant at this existing Retail unit 1076 Mainland Street on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial | Blue Rock Construction Management Ltd | $169,500 |
| 2019-08-06 | 2763 W 30TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Interior alterations and a change of use from One-Family Dwelling to a new One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite and exterior alterations to replace the 9'-0" x 6'-8" sliding glass doors with a new 3'-0" x 6'-8" french door and 6'-0" x 6'-8" window at the basement floor level. OK for field review as per City staff. REUP submitted per City staffde in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. 2763 W 30th (existing) - (Principal Dwelling) 2765 W 30th basement (secondary suite) Addresses assigned per the approved plans, Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the secondary suite is from the West side. Street 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 prior to Final Inspection. Note: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 1\tNo strata-titling will be permitted. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2\tAn annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 3\tInstall interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4\tInstall Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 5\tUpgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) \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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Secondary suite Windows | no contractor listed | $136,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 1166 Alberni St West End |
7th Floor - Common Lobby/Corridor and Washrooms Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing common lobby/corridor and washrooms on the 7th floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove and replace existing floor tile, light fixtures, toilet partitions, mirrors, door at men's washroom, finishes, ceiling work, all existing tenant doors and frames and electrical and plumbing work. Also to remove one door and infill with a partition wall. OK For Field Review as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016)\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 Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Altek Construction Ltd | $120,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 639 Hornby St Downtown |
#1200 - 12th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing office tenant on the 12th floor (#1200) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: replacing boardroom partition and doors, demolish reception desk, replace servery counter and sink, power/communication alterations, new millwork, carpet and ceramic tile, electrical and plumbing work. TENANT: Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP OK for field review per City staff. Notes: 1. Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. 2. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2010) Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Counterpoint Interiors Inc | $80,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 1200 W 73RD Av Marpole |
#350-3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for an existing tenant to expand into an adjacent unit on the 3rd floor, combining #350 & #340 (retaining #350), in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demolish demising wall between #340 & #350 (retain #350), demolish partition walls, relocate doors, construct new partition walls, glazing, doors, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Wistom Capital/Wiston Financial Ltd. Building Sprinklered - Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for Field Review July 22/19 Process Thru FIT L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016)\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 Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 2140 W 41ST Av Kerrisdale |
Interior alterations and to change the use(unit #202) from office to School self improvement (thereby expanding the existing school), minor renovation to unit # 203 in this existing commercial Heritage C Designated building on this site, thereby requesting a parking/loading relaxation, for a limited period of time expiring August 28, 2019, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Note: All units #201, 202 and 203 will be part of the school. "This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908)." Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
To erect and install 1 - 30 x 80' and 1 - 30' x 30' tents for the PNE event for a limited period of time expiring September 3, 2019. Commercial | no contractor listed | $28,070 |
| 2019-08-06 | 2040 Nelson St West End |
#406 Interior alteration to renovate kitchen and bathroom in this existing residential suite #406 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 7128 Marguerite St Kerrisdale |
Exterior and interior alterations and change of use to the cellar floor of this existing 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear to one-family dwelling with secondary suite in this existing residential dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : remove non-conforming rear deck, jacuzzi, remove, partition walls and doors, new partition walls and doors, windows, rear stairs, and electrical and fire alarm work. OK for field review as per City staffr to determine on site is a separate sprinkler permit is required. Addressing Notes: 7130 Marguerite St basement North East side (secondary suite) Addresses assigned per the approved plans, Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the secondary suite is from the South side. Street 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 prior to Final Inspection. Note: 1) Renovation Energy Upgrade Proposal provided by Tao Xue, Great Vancouver Home, [contact removed] 2) Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law. 3) No strata-titling will be permitted. 4) This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. 5) 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 Basement Secondary suite Deck Garage or shed Windows Electrical | no contractor listed | $18,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 5970 East Boulevard Kerrisdale |
#306 Interior alterations only and change of use from Health Care Office to provide a new demising partition and universal toilet room for a new School- Arts or Self-Improvement use at unit #306 at this existing mixed-use commercial and residential building. Tenant: Glorious Art Institute OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,500 |
| 2019-08-06 | 5813 Argyle St Victoria-Fraserview |
exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing one-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work: -to remove the sundeck cover and restore it to an open deck -to enclose the existing attached carport into a 2-car garage OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Deck Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $2,000 |
| 2019-08-06 | 3817 W 15TH Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |