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Vancouver building permits, week of 14 October 2019
The City of Vancouver issued 85 building permits between 14 and 20 October 2019, worth $22.4M in all. Renovation led with 44 permits, then new build with 20 and demolition with 19. Downtown and Hastings-Sunrise were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 44 | |
| New build | 20 | |
| Demolition | 19 | |
| Commercial | 1 | |
| Plumbing | 1 |
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All 85 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-18 | 645 Howe St Downtown |
Elevator Upgrade - Interior alterations to provide elevator upgrades to four (4) elevators at the existing 18-storey hotel building on this site for CSA-B44-07 upgrade. Scope of work: - Install a number of new addressable smoke/heat detectors and connect all detectors to the existing fire alarm system. - Modify the fire alarm system to provide elevator recall function. - Replace elevator controllers, machines and operating fixtures. - Install luminaries and GFCI receptacles in the machine rooms and elevator pits. Rev. #1 - C. Fong - May 25, 2021 - reviewed during COVID-19 - Revised sequence of operation on Sheet E1 per CSA-B44 code; - Revised elevator group recall per CSA-B44 code to allow elevator lobby smoke detector triggers recall of elevator A, B & C on basement, ground & 2nd floor. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Related Electrical Permit EP-2019-05816. 2. Fire Safety Plan and/or Operations Manual to be updated to show alterations. Plans to be submitted to Fire Prevention office for approval. Evacuation plans for occupants to be updated. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,616,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 4202 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey with Cellar one-family dwelling ($1,484,550.00) with an exterior pool in the front and detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C unit proposed on the roof 2.\tBar sink located in Tea/ Piano Room New build | Postle Construction Inc | $1,484,550 |
| 2019-10-18 | 815 W 48TH Av Oakridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an open parking pad and detached garage, providing a total of 2 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 815 W 48th retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | C-Best Construction Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 1307 Nanton Av Shaughnessy |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,457.50) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space over gravel, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Ching Kee Construction & Renovations Company Ltd | $224,458 |
| 2019-10-18 | 1141 Burnaby St West End |
Interior alterations for a DDRS elevator upgrade to this existing residential high-rise building to meet the requirements of CSA-B44. Renovation | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 3476 Worthington Drive Renfrew-Collingwood |
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 | Bright Star Holding Incorporated | $180,500 |
| 2019-10-18 | 560 Seymour St Downtown |
Interior alterations only and to change the use and Major Occupancy Classification of the existing Retail (Art Gallery, E) to Arcade use (esports gaming centre, A2), on the 3rd floor of this existing 4 storey commercial building on this site. Notes: 1. No cooking operation is proposed. 2. Maximum Occupant Load is 100 persons including staff. 3- Contractor is required to have a valid COV business licence. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $180,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 2775 E 47TH Av Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($158,950) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane Posse: (TERMS) Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Vix Construction & Design Corporation | $158,950 |
| 2019-10-18 | 2889 E 1ST Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alterations for first tenant in this existing retail space to provide retail food (bubble tea) with less than 16 seats, new accessible washroom and other minor interior alterations. Ok for field review per City staffmprovement Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Apolla Construction Ltd | $100,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 211 E 16TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00209 In accordance with Board of Variance Appeal No. Z35008, dated February 7, 2017, the Change of Use of approximately 450 sq. ft. from Retail to Cannabis Store in this commercial building, thereby overturning the decision of the Director of Planning. Scope of work includes install A/C unit in covered parking area. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $48,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 815 W 48TH Av Oakridge |
Detached Garage Permit for DB-2019-01559 To construct a standard car space in a detached garage next to the 2 storey laneway house with an open parking pad providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 815 W 48th retained on site. Building 2: 819 W 48th Av - 1st & 2nd storey (laneway house) New build Secondary suite | C-Best Construction Ltd | $35,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 666 Burrard St Downtown |
Unit# B9 in concourse level, minor Renovation To install a double stalk combi-oven with ventless hood attachment and to modify existing kitchen exhaust ventilation system by installing heat recovery system in exhaust duct to heat up the fresh air intake to this unit located on the lower level (B1, Concourse Level) of this existing commercial high building. Notes: 1. One Class-2 and one Class-4 Cooking operation. 2. Zoning OK to clear hood location and addition of extra air shafts at lane alongside the existing per City staff. General contractor is required to have a valid COV business licence. Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $28,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 555 W 12TH Av Fairview |
#300 - 3rd floor (full floor tenant) East Tower Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the Dispensing Area at this existing Health Care Office use on the 3rd floor (#300) at this existing Municipally Designated Heritage M building. Scope of work: remove partition walls and rolling shutters from dispensing area and construct partition walls, glazing, finishes, ceiling work, power and voice data plan and electrical work. TENANT: Olive Fertility Clinic OK for field review as per City staff. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required Processed Thru FIT L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) 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 Electrical Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $26,225 |
| 2019-10-18 | 852 Seymour St Downtown |
ground floor - 852 Seymour St Interior alteration to the existing office for new tenant. Scope of work: add new washroom, accessible washroom, interior walls, sinks. Ok for Field Review as per City staffeduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Processed through CRC Lower floor fire separation to be repaired, fire rated door required between ground floor and lower floor. P. Weber Oct. 18, 2019 Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 2860 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
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: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 5987 Adera St Kerrisdale |
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 | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 4458 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Khela Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Khela Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 1315 E 20TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this existing One-Family Dwelling building on this site. 75% recycling requirement OK for SIPs as per City staff. Related to DP-2017-01109, BP-2018-06287, and BP-2018-06288. "Notice of Demolition 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. Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 270 E 1ST Av Strathcona |
Interior alterations to remove all interior partition walls and change of use from Wholesale dealer to Wholesale dealer shell space on the 1st floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. Ok for field review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 1986 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
5407 Victoria Dr Interior alterations and a change of use from General Office (D) to Retail (E) on the ground floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Work limited only to the installation of extra layer of drywall on the sides of the unit per IA-2019-01141. OK for Field Review per City staff. Note: 1. Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. 2. No energy upgrade required 3. Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, posters, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Renovation Commercial | Brillion Homes Ltd | $3,500 |
| 2019-10-18 | 5169 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-10-17 | 181 W 5TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Construction of a new 6 storey industrial building and alteration to the existing heritage building (1-storey with mezzanine) with a shared basement consisting of 2 levels. The shared underground basement contains a bike room, building services, washrooms and a storage room. No underground car parking. STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage I (excavation/shoring) issued October 17, 2019. Stage 2 (structure to grade) issued March 26, 2020. Stage 3 (full BP) issued August 13, 2020. Alternative solution related to the exhaust duct system has to be submitted and accepted prior to the issuance of OC. New build Renovation HVAC Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $6,000,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 3350 SW Marine Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00234 To construct a new one-storey practice facility building with two enclosed teaching bays and washroom; and 8 new covered but non enclosed driving stalls south of new practice facility on the existing golf course. Note: This Application is reviewed under VBBL 2014. New build Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,500,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 4362 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($675,307.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7692865 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at the rear yard New build Secondary suite | Citrine Homes Ltd | $675,308 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2437 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($655,000) located in the basement with a Laneway house at the rear with 1 open parking pad, 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 CA7334358 2- No strata titling permitted 3- No proposed bar sink 4- A/C unit proposed on roof New build Secondary suite | TVK Construction Ltd | $655,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2903 E Georgia St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($609,175) with a secondary suite and an accessory building at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C unit proposed in the rear 2.\tBar sink proposed on the house side New build Secondary suite | WOW Properties Inc | $609,175 |
| 2019-10-17 | 5010 Cambie St Riley Park |
To construct a temporary underground tunnel (vehicular passageway) connecting parking garages of two buildings at 4988 Cambie Street (BP-2016-04096) and 5058 Cambie Street ( BP-2017-05584), and to construct at the rear yard an above grade structure approximately 5’x24’x9’ high enclosing the exit stair and providing access to the underground tunnel in case of emergency. Temporary Parking Access Easement Agreement CA7769023 – CA7769058 is now fully registered at the Lands in the Land Title Office against the following properties: - 4988 Cambie St. ("Hawthorne Lands"- BP-2016-04096) - 5058 Cambie St ( "Basalt" - BP-2017-05584) - 5010 Cambie St ("Wong House" - BP-2018-04307) Note: The fire alarm systems of 4988 Cambie St.,5010 Cambie St. and 5058 Cambie St. are interconnected. The Fire Alarm Matrix was included in the legal agreement. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Performance Builders Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 388 Kaslo St Hastings-Sunrise |
2817 E Hastings Street Interior alterations to demise Retail (shell) unit 2839 E Hastings Street into 2817 & 2839 E Hastings Street and a change of use from Retail (shell) to Health Care Office for a new tenant at 2817 E Hastings Street on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. OK for DB per City staff September 6, 2019 Renovation Commercial | Elevation Ventures Inc | $200,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 3420 St. Catherines St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations for First TI and change of use of this existing retail shell space (E) to Health Care Office (D) for new tenant in this mixed use building. OK for field review per City stafflan per City staff: Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. Separate permit is required for all signage. Renovation Signage Commercial | Counterpoint Interiors Inc | $175,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2437 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($153,750) 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 CA7334358 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | TVK Construction Ltd | $153,750 |
| 2019-10-17 | 805 W Broadway Fairview |
#1402 - Interior alteration and change of use from Miscellaneous Products Manufacturing – Class B (dental lab) to Miscellaneous Products Manufacturing – Class B (dental lab) with ancillary Health Care Office (denturists) to unit #1402 on the 14th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls,doors, and ceiling, new partition walls, doors, and ceiling, and electrical and plumbing work. OK for field review as per City staff: Building sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 6661 Dunbar St Dunbar-Southlands |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to the front porch of this existing one family dwelling on this site. OK for DB per City staffper City staff. Renovation | Kerr Construction Inc | $85,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 175 E Broadway Mount Pleasant |
Interior and exterior alterations to convert this existing retail food tenant (E) to a restaurant (low occupant load D). Two new louvres above windows accepted for DB, and must be painted to match existing window finish. Reviewed under the 2014 VBBL Revision #1 - To omit the 1/2" gwb on the suite side of the demising wall by adding additional smoke detectors on both sides of the demising wall as permitted by 11.3.4.2. Renovation Windows Commercial | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#608 & #802 Interior alterations to provide improvements to these two dwelling units #608 on the 6th floor and #802 on the 8th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: update kitchen & bathroom, remove and install pony wall in kitchen, millwork, new flooring and painting, plumbing and electrical work. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Capital C Contracting Inc | $60,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 1020 Harwood St West End |
#802 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing dwelling unit #802 on the 8th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: Remove of wall adjoining kitchen and dining room; new kitchen ceiling drop and two walls for walk in shower; kitchen & bathroom update; new plumbing fixtures and Electrical work. OK for field review per City staff. Notes: 1. Building is not sprinklered 2. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $60,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 1140 W Pender St Downtown |
#1240-12th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 12th floor (#1240) of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove/replace glazing, remove one glass wall, patch/repair, new carpet, sprinkler work. TENANT: DMCL Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for Field Review Sept 17, 2019 Processed Thru FIT. Energy exemption: BOMA BESt Renovation Commercial | Epic Spaces Inc | $56,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 777 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#400-4th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing General Office use at unit #400 at this existing Pacific Centre 2 commercial building. Scope of work: remove glass and wood veneer wall panels on west wall, remove card reader, remove partition wall, door and sidelight, new wall to align with existing, provide 1/2" reveal, new finishes, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: KPMG (Note: This tenant occupies other floors in this building) Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy upgrade exemption: BOMA BESt Renovation Electrical Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $35,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2665 W Broadway Kitsilano |
#410 Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite (#410) on the 4th floor of this existing mixed-use commercial/ residential building on this site. Scope of work is to kitchen updates only by removing a low pony wall and adding new lighting. OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation | Traslo West Contracting Inc | $22,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 2437 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Hans Demolition & Excavation Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | Lumberman'S Arch 3250 Stanley Park Drive | To erect and install 1 - 40' x 40', 1 - 20' x 60', and 1 - 20' x 40' tents for the Light the Night event for a limited period of time expiring October 20, 2019. Commercial | no contractor listed | $4,800 |
| 2019-10-17 | 808 Nelson St Downtown |
#1105 - 11th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 11th floor (#1105) of this commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff: remove two non-loading partition walls to enlarge reception area. NOTES: 1. Building inspector to determine if sprinkler permit required. 2. No energy trigger required; BOMA BESt building Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,000 |
| 2019-10-17 | 736 Granville St Downtown |
#124 Interior alterations provide improvements to this existing Beauty and Wellness Centre tenant at #124 on the first floor of this commercial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff: 1. Building inspector to determine on site is a separate sprinkler permit is required. 2. Storefront glazing is to remain clear and unobstructed. No translucent or opaque film, artwork, shelving, display case, curtains or similar elements are to be installed on or directly outside or inside of the approved glazing. 3. No energy trigger required as per City staff; previously done under BP-2019-01595 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $600 |
| 2019-10-17 | 3996 W 21ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-10-17 | 2828 E 21ST Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-03839 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Terry (Tarlochan) Sunar, MCA Environmental Consulting Inc., [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition | Nucasa Development | — |
| 2019-10-16 | 978 E 51ST Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($896,500.00) with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar and a laneway house with an open parking pad in the rear, 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 CA7555524 2- No strata titling permitted 3- A/C unit proposed 4- Bar Sink proposed in Theater in the basement New build Secondary suite | Jasvir Construction Ltd | $896,500 |
| 2019-10-16 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
#D006 Interior alterations for tenant improvement in this shell space Suite #D006 and change of use for new retail tenant in conjunction with hair salon in this existing mall. REVISION #1: 1) Revise with and length of storefront column. 2) Revise storefront opening dimensions. 3) Revise width and entrance opening. 4) Revise size and location of signage. Increase project value from $500,000.00 to $502,000.00 Feb 18, 2020 mk OK for field review per City staff: Permit BP-2019-02529 to demise Suites #D006 and #D008 to be complete prior to completion of this permit. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $502,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 978 E 51ST Av Sunset |
To construct a 1 1/2 storey laneway house building ($204,750.00) with 2 car attached garage, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7555524 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Jasvir Construction Ltd | $204,750 |
| 2019-10-16 | 1535 Nelson St West End |
#207 Interior alteration to reconfigure interior space of this existing residential unit #207 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Renovation | Belle Renovations Inc | $125,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 1055 Canada Place Downtown |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00320 The use of the site for a Christmas Cultural Event, to install/erect/set-up numerous wooden booths, pavilions, Christmas pyramid, wooden stage, carousel, and portable toilets, to be operated by the Vancouver Christmas Market Inc., for a limited period of time from November 20, 2019, to December 24, 2019, (set-up to begin on November 7, 2019, and dismantling to end on December 29, 2109, with no dismantling on December 30th and 31st, 2019, or January 1st, 2020), on this existing Jack Poole Plaza site. Including the Operational Plan from the Vancouver Christmas Market Inc. Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $120,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 7 W 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#301, 3rd floor - 7 W 7th Interior alterations and a change of major occupancy from wholesale with ancillary office to office use only for three new businesses on the 3rd floor of this existing wholesale and club building. NOTE: the 3 businesses share access to exit thru the area occupied by "Life Maid Easy" which is the principle tenant on this floor area in which 2 other businesses sub-lease space from the principle tenant as per City staffentire floor area will function as a single tenant with one suite address of #301. Processed through CRC Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
17th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements only to the building men's washroom on the 17th floor of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work includes the removal and replacement of plumbing fixtures, finishes, materials at the existing men's washroom. OK for Field Review - Sept 20/19 Processed Thru FIT Note: 1. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. 2. Energy Upgrade Exempted: Voluntary Upgrade (N/A) Renovation Plumbing Commercial | North Stream Contracting Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 3079 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION Demolition – Pre 1950’s Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste 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: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – 604 Deconstruction (2017) Ltd. (Sonny Gill) [contact removed] Demolition | Dryland Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2919 Templeton Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JVT excavating and demolition [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 789 W Pender St Downtown |
#1588-15th floor Interior alterations only to demolish some existing partitions at this existing General Office use at unit #1588 at this existing Vancouver Heritage Register B commercial Hall Building. Scope of work includes removal of 2 doors, some finishes, and electrical and sprinkler work to create a larger open work area. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy exemption: BOMA BESt Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | North Stream Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2295 E Hastings St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior alterations to replace existing wooden exit stair from 2nd storey residential portion of this existing mixed-use building. OK for field review per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 8670 SW Marine Drive Marpole |
8678 SW Marine Drive Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing dwelling unit at 8678 SW Marine Drive on the ground floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to turn the dining room into a bedroom. OK for field review per City staff: Energy trigger chosen; L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) Renovation HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2019-10-16 | 108 E Pender St Downtown |
To alter the interior and exterior of this existing Municipally Designated heritage building to provide tenant improvement to this existing restaurant at 102 East Pender Street for a new tenant as per condition noted below: 1) Minor exterior alterations and installation of kitchen ventilation system. Restaurant to take over 3 floors: basement, 1st, and the 2nd Storeys with no alterations to the existing SRO units on levels 3 to 5. Note: 1- Class-1 Cooking operation 2- Occupant load 208 Persons 3- Separate permits will be required for any facade improvements 4- The permit is issued for the work which shall be in compliance with the requirements of VBBL 10908, 2014. Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-10-16 | 2841 W 12TH Av Kitsilano |
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-2019-03691 For Demolition permit DB-2019-03693 Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2019-10-15 | 250 Howe St Downtown |
#1500-15th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to the 15th floor (#1500) office "shell" space in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove drywall dropped ceiling in elevator lobby, full floor tenant fit out including construction of partition walls, glazing, millwork, doors, card reader, ceiling work, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Odlum Brown Limited (Reception on 11th floor-#1100) *this tenant occupies multiple floors in this building Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,300,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 3825 W 23RD Av Dunbar-Southlands |
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family ($719,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit proposed – External unit located in RY sunken Patio 3.\tBar sink located in Cellar - Rec. Room New build | no contractor listed | $719,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 2543 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($703,750.00) with a laneway House, at the rear and an open parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Bar/Sink proposed in rec. room on Basement 2- No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Y & L Developments Ltd | $703,750 |
| 2019-10-15 | 250 Howe St Downtown |
#900-9th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements by combining #910 & #930 on the 9th floor to become a full floor office space (changing to #900) for an existing office tenant to expand in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: demolish demising walls, remove doors, millwork/wall panelling, remove drywall dropped ceiling in elevator lobby, construct new partition walls, glazing, doors, card reader, ceiling work, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Odlum Brown Limited (Reception on 11th floor-#1100) *this tenant occupies multiple floors in this building Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $450,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 4168 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($421,867) with a cellar and a LWH at the rear providing 1 surface and 1 enclosed parking spaces 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 CA7536682 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Bar sink proposed in the cellar 4- A/C unit proposed in the rear New build | August Construction Ltd | $421,868 |
| 2019-10-15 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
#500-5th floor Interior alterations for for existing office tenant in Suite #500 on the 5th floor to convert existing offices into a projection room for employee use in this existing commercial building. REVISION #1 - Sept. 18/20 mk Reduced scope of work: - no new work, no stepped seating, & no new door D2 in Room N-5119 OK for field review per City staff: Renovation Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 4838 Slocan St Renfrew-Collingwood |
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 | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $224,500 |
| 2019-10-15 | 2543 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 1 1/2 storey laneway house building ($160,750.00) with an open parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7659806 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Y & L Developments Ltd | $160,750 |
| 2019-10-15 | 1212 Howe St Downtown |
756 Davie St - Ground floor Exterior and interior alterations to this existing Restaurant Class 1 tenant (Tim Hortons) at 756 Davie Street on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. Exterior work to repaint the door trims. OK for DB per City staff, September 10, 2019 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $125,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 777 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Interior alteration to provide improvements to a vendor area on the Ground floor (Howe Street) for this existing retail tenant (Holt Renfrew) in this existing commercial building on this site. 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) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 4164 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($96,450) providing 1 surface and 1 enclosed parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 4168 W 13th Ave proposed on site. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | August Construction Ltd | $96,450 |
| 2019-10-15 | 1177 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1250 - 12th floor Interior alterations only to provide for the expansion of the existing General Office tenant at unit #1250 into the vacant General Office at unit #1200, and thereby retaining unit #1250 at this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove demising wall, construct new partition walls, doors, glazing for new offices, ceiling work, data and power outlets, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Crowe MacKay Management Ltd. OK for field review as per City staff. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work 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 Electrical Commercial | Focus Project Management Ltd | $91,500 |
| 2019-10-15 | 999 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1690-16th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 16th floor (#1690) for a new office tenant in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: construct new partition walls, glazing, doors, millwork, lighting, finishes, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work to create 3 offices, 1 meeting room, open work area and a staff kitchen. TENANT: McEwen Valuation & Forensic Note: Energy trigger not required; BOMA BESt building. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for Field Review Sept 9, 2019 Processed Thru FIT. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $64,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 3025 Knight St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To permit exterior and interior alterations following a vehicle collision into the North Corner of this existing two family dwelling on inside with lane site. This permit is to validate the repair work only to the North face of the building due to a vehicle collision. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 No Energy Upgrade Required for Repair work, Exterior walls to meet Effective R-22 and new windows to meet USI 1.4 as per VBBL 2014. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 1501 Haro St West End |
#2106 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #2106 on the 21st floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: update kitchen & bathroom, remove and install pony wall in kitchen, millwork, new flooring and painting, plumbing and electrical work. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 1005 Jervis St West End |
#404 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #404 on the 4th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: update kitchen & bathroom, remove and install pony wall in kitchen, millwork, new flooring and painting, plumbing and electrical work. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 5992 Trafalgar St Kerrisdale |
Interior alterations to provide a secondary suite on the basement floor of this existing one-family dwelling. This permit is for alterations to improve the secondary suite/basement area only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Revision #1A - issued January 30, 2020 (Relocate Washer and Dryer from closet to Kitchen area and move kitchen sink) No changes to ASHRAE. REUP form prepared by: Tao Xue (Great Vancouver Home) [contact removed] Energuide Assessment File #: 5897D00085 OK for field review as per City staff: - 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. - Dedicated firefighting access path to be maintained at all times. - Building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | Kylin Construction | $25,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 1080 Mainland St Downtown |
#115 - ground floor Interior alterations for tenant improvement and change of use from Retail (E) to Heath Enhancement Centre (D) for a new tenant in unit #115 on the ground floor of this existing mixed-use building. OK for field review per City staff: -remove existing interior partition walls, plumbing fixtures, lighting and cabinetry and install new Energy upgrade selected: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Plumbing Commercial | NSR Contracting Inc | $20,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 6138 Vine St Kerrisdale |
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 | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 3588 Hull St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Note: Recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste. OK for SIPS as per City staffo District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | applicant withheld (individual) | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 2543 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 2317 Napier St Grandview-Woodland |
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: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Khela Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 2937 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations and change of use from Office to Beauty Salon (tattoo parlor) for new tenant in this existing mixed used building. OK for field review per City staff: Any changes to lighting may require a RCP and confirmation of compliance to ASHRAE 90.1-2016. Energy upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to restricted to manual ON (per City staff.4.1.1 (b) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | Belle Renovations Inc | $12,000 |
| 2019-10-15 | 349 E 56TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-03919 For Demolition permit BP-2019-03920 QP : Tarlochan Sunar Company : MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-10-15 | 2570 Charles St Hastings-Sunrise |
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- 03864 For Demolition permit DB-2019- 03865 QP: Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar, BSc, AScT, MCA Environmental Consulting Inc., [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-10-15 | 3541 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Deconstruction Permit: BP-2019-003997 Building Permit: BP-2019-03996 Development Permit: DP-2018-00055 Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-10-15 | 3271 Turner St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |