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Vancouver building permits, week of 18 November 2019
The City of Vancouver issued 98 building permits between 18 and 24 November 2019, worth $74.9M in all. Renovation led with 54 permits, then demolition with 20 and new build with 16. Downtown and Hastings-Sunrise were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 54 | |
| Demolition | 20 | |
| New build | 16 | |
| Commercial | 4 | |
| Addition | 2 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 |
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All 98 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-22 | 825 Nicola St West End |
To construct a 21 storey mixed use building consisting of: - 1 st storey - restaurant shell ( Group A-2) - 2 nd to 20th storeys - 128 market rental units - 21 st storey - amenity spaces all over four levels of underground parking. 22-Feb-2019 -Stage 1 (excavation and shoring only) issued. 27-May-2019 -Stage 2 (full structure ) issued. 22-Nov-2019 - Stage 3 ( full permit) issued. Revision#1; 29-June-2021 tn New build Commercial | Ledcor Construction Limited | $32,000,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 550 Burrard St Downtown |
#400 (5th floor) - 550 Burrard St Interior alteration for tenant improvement for this existing office (shell) full floor tenant #400 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of interconnection stair to separate the unit into two. Okay for field review as per City staff: E2 - Retrofit Path: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Req'd Unit number assigned is #400 for both 4th and 5th floor same tenant Renovation Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $2,650,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 550 Burrard St Downtown |
#400 (4th floor) - 550 Burrard St Interior alteration for tenant improvement for this existing office (shell) full floor tenant #400 in this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff: E2 - Retrofit Path: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Req'd Unit number assigned is #400 for both 4th and 5th floor same tenant Renovation Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $2,460,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 5987 Adera St Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($1,203,000) 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 CA7335996 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\t1 - A/C Unit proposed below rear deck and 1 electrical generator in rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in Lounge room New build Secondary suite | Vandot Home Services & Development Ltd | $1,203,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 4630 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($662,000) 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- Bar/Sink proposed in basement 2- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build | Blue Planet Home Ltd | $662,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 888 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Exterior alterations to this existing commercial building to remove the existing box-style glass canopy and install a new glass and steel canopy. energy upgrade exempted: external alterations Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $475,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 3310 Fraser St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior and exterior alterations to remove existing suite partition walls to allow for General Office- Shell (Group D) tenant suites at 3310, 3320, 3328 and 3330 Fraser in this existing 2 storey building. Proposed work includes structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical upgrades for the entire building. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Proposed voluntary S4 upgrade. 2. Separate building permit required for tenant improvements. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Etro Construction Limited | $360,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 2633 Nootka St Renfrew-Collingwood |
#250 - 2nd Floor (Building 2) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new General Office (D) tenant on the 2nd floor (#250) of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: construct partition walls to create new boardroom, kitchen and storage room, finishes, millwork, lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. Revision #1 issued March 4, 2020 - Partition walls changed increasing size of storage room with new double doors. Relocate recessed suite entry to the common corridor. Remove wood features from walls and ceiling and change diffusers from slot to square. TENANT:QuadReal Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $218,500 |
| 2019-11-22 | 1501 W Broadway Fairview |
#220-2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for General Office tenant in unit #220 in this existing commercial building. Renovation Commercial | Omicron Construction Ltd | $177,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 674 Leg-In-Boot Square Fairview |
C - 661 Market Hill Interior alterations to combine units 661 C and 661 B to one unit and a change of use at unit 661B from retail to office use for a new tenant at this existing mixed use building on this site. Okay for Field Review per City staff 661 C. 661 B has been retired and is to be removed from the building. 661 C is to be posted on the building and clearly visible from the street prior to final inspection. Note: 1) 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 frontages and windows. 2) Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Windows Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $100,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 571 W 22ND Av South Cambie |
Interior alterations to provide washroom and kitchen update on the main floor of this existing one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $16,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 4630 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Apolla Demolition & Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | Apolla Demolition & Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 1450 W 6TH Av Fairview |
#309 - To permit exterior and interior alterations to install a Air Conditioner unit on the balcony and two internal units this existing unit #309 in this existing multiple dwelling building. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 Renovation HVAC | applicant withheld (individual) | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 1210 E 12TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Alterations to this existing one-family dwelling to remove two secondary suites from the basement. remove addition under rear deck, and remove canopy over rear deck. Work includes re-instating the interconnecting stair between the main floor and basement. Ok for field review as per City staffao Xue, [contact removed] Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 1165 E 60TH Av Sunset |
Exterior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling to remove chimney in West side yard for required firefighter access. Scope of work includes convert existing rear deck constructed without permit to a landing and patio. OK for field review per City staff Renovation Deck | no contractor listed | $1,000 |
| 2019-11-22 | 1208 Nootka St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Square Nine Builders Inc | — |
| 2019-11-22 | 2488 Granville St Fairview |
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. Related to demolition permit DB-2019-04182 QP is Emma Gibson of Enviro-Vac, [contact removed] Renovation Demolition Commercial | Matcon Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-22 | 6350 Frontenac St Killarney |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-21 | 4251 Ontario St Riley Park |
Interior and exterior alteration to provide seismic, accessibility, and life safety upgrading in this existing school building Revision #1 (additional project value $15,000) - issued July 2, 2021 (reviewed during 2020 pandemic crisis) 1. Revised outline of upgraded Block 1 basement level north stair fire separation enclosure to align with floors above 2. Removed unstable interior CMU partitions at Block 1 northwest corner basement level, and re-instated with new steel stud walls 3. Reduced new interior access ramp width at basement corridor to Lunchroom to VBBL requirements 4. Revised base of new exterior access ramp at Block 1 main entry to suit existing grades and configuration Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,695,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 3598 Copley St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To erect a short term modular housing unit containing 58 dwelling units and a commercial (class 1) kitchen for food service to the occupants. Site built element include foundation, site services, kitchen exhaust shaft, cladding at intersections, exterior stairs ramps and landings, and interior drywall intersections. Reviewed under the 2014 VBBL | Horizon North Camp & Catering Inc | $6,984,141 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2316 W 21ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a 4 car garage located at the rear of the property, providing access from the lane. ($1,043,750). 1- No strata titling permitted 2- No A/C unit proposed New build | Rockridge Developments Inc | $1,043,750 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2032 Venables St Grandview-Woodland |
2 FD + 1 SS + Garage To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite(s) located in the Basement ($823,750.00) with an existing renovated detached accessory building (2-car garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7692096 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Best Builders Ltd | $823,750 |
| 2019-11-21 | 1188 W Georgia St West End |
#1160 & #1180-11th floor *t.i. work to #1160 Interior alterations to demise existing full floor tenant at #1160 on the 11th floor of this existing commercial building on this site into two units (#1160 & #1180). Scope of work includes tenant improvements to #1160 and creation of new common corridor on the 11th floor, interior demolition of partition walls, doors, glazing, flooring, construct demising walls to create two units and partition walls for new corridor, glazing, millwork, doors,ceiling work, power/data, finishes, card reader/electric strike, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. *REVISION #1: Interior layout changes due to additional wall removal. See pages ID0.00, ID1.01, ID1.02, ID1.03, ID1.04, ID1.05, ID1.07, and Electrical; EL1.0, and EL1.1. No increase to project value. Aug.7/20mk TENANT: Corix Infrastructure Inc. Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 3322 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the of Basement ($787,157.50). 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA781 2- No strata titling permitted 3- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | Ho Kin Construction Ltd | $787,158 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2786 Yale St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar with 1 open parking over gravel, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7724571 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at the rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in Cellar New build Secondary suite | Exclusive Homes Ltd. | $449,625 |
| 2019-11-21 | 1338 W 6TH Av Fairview |
Interior and exterior alterations to add approximately 312.0 square feet to this existing Office Use building on the main floor, to change the use/major occupancy on the third storey from Office to three (3) residential dwelling units, and to reconfigure the storage and electrical room on the parking level. VBBL 2014 - Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Rev #1 - Interior changes to for the dwelling units on the third floor. Updating the existing layout as is on the first and second floor (no work proposed on these two floors). Rev #2 - Interior alteration to revise the building construction summary - 4 storey building, add stand pipe, water curtains for exit protection and corrected room labeling from revision #1. (see bubble in red on plans.) - issued on Dec.9th, 2020. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $276,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 220 E 16TH Av Riley Park |
220 E 16th Av Interior alterations to provide improvements to the main and upper floor of this existing 2-family dwelling building. Scope of work to include re-configuring rear deck, relocating the heating system to the crawlspace, installing a lift/elevator, and installing a hatch access at the entrance on the main floor. Exterior alterations to upgrade all windows, skylights and doors in the existing openings. HRV is proposed in the closet on 2nd floor. Exterior alteration to one side of the existing accessory building by enlarging the width from 9'-6" to 12'-0". The new wall and floating slab are to be insulated. Renovation Deck Garage or shed HVAC | Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc | $275,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 8602 Granville St Marpole |
Renovation and change of Major Occupancy Classification of the existing retail unit to breaking it down to 2 units to form a restaurant and a common garbage room for all tenants of this strip mall. Also to install commercial kitchen exhaust system for the restaurant. Notes: 1. No concerns with roof exhaust per zoning (Ryan Dinh) but asked if the color could be chosen to blend with the roof. 2. Class-1 and Class-2 Cooking operations 3. Maximum allowable occupant load: 60 4. Any increase in occupant load requires further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. Revision #1: Restore tenant space to its original state. P Volpi, Aug. 6, 2020. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $275,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 8046 Elliott St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 4 parking spaces, 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 CA7789069 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit New build Secondary suite | Sian Development And Contracting Ltd | $248,470 |
| 2019-11-21 | 1421 E Pender St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide fire damage repair to part of an exterior wall of this existing 2 storey industrial building (medium hazard), to validate the existing mezzanine expansion and to add a new mechanical mezzanine in the north east corner (total new floor area is approximately 742 sq. ft.), plus new interior partitions for this existing Printing and Publishing with ancillary office tenant and to validate and reconfigure the parking and loading layout at the rear. Note: 1) Exterior alterations include infill of existing non-conforming unprotected openings at the West exterior exposing building face. 2) Fire damage occurred not within this building but at a building adjacent to the East exterior wall of 1421 E Pender St. That building at 1435 E Pender St has since been demolished. REVISION #1 (Apr. 6/20. B. Smith): Project costs have increased by $20,000.00 . Interior washroom & fixture elevations added to sheet A000. New enclosed exit stair added at West side of lower floor/upper floor. Storage room 106 changed from storage to universal toilet room. Lower floor mudroom 104 deleted. Storage room 105 changed to a new universal changing room. Central stair between floor levels changed from an exit to an unenclosed interconnecting stair + surrounding wall type changed to W1A. Minor changes to locations to lower floor corridor walls. Walls around upper floor offices are no longer rated. Upper floor exit lobby is changed to an open office area and no longer as exit. Main floor principle entry door now swings inward. Upper floor office 212 & adjacent corridor 213 are deleted. Interior wall of executive office 207 now has a glazed panel. Area of office 201 reduced due to new West exit stair enclosure. Upper floor enclosed office 201 deleted and is now part of an open office area. North wall of office 207 now moved South away from grid-line C. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $220,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2798 Yale St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($184,500) 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.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7724571 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Exclusive Homes Ltd. | $184,500 |
| 2019-11-21 | 3328 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building providing 1 on grade 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. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA781 2. No Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Ho Kin Construction Ltd | $182,812 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
To erect and install 1 60 m long by 10 m high tube slide for Aurora Winter Festival event for a limited period of time expiring January 5th, 2020. Commercial | no contractor listed | $175,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
#K14 - 650 W 41ST Ave Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Retail tenant in on the 1st floor of this existing commercial building (Oakridge Mall). Scope of work: some interior demolition, new millwork, enclosure gates, lighting, flooring, paint, wall finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 1859 Spyglass Place Fairview |
VBBL 2014 #114, #214, #314,#413 Interior alterations to repair the fire damages in these dwelling units #114, #214, #314 and #413 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for SIPs per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 475 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a detached 20'x22' accessory building (two-car garage) at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling site to provide two car parking spaces having vehicular access from the rear lane. OK for SIPs per City staff: 1. Garage roof dainage to 2'x2'x12' rock pit. *** THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Garage or shed Roofing | no contractor listed | $65,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 405 Skeena St Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alterations and a change of major occupancy of approximately 3,218 sf from retail (E) to fitness centre (A2 - marital arts studio) on the ground floor of this existing 4-storey mixed-use commercial/residential building. First-time tenant. Notes: 1. First-time tenant to shell space. 2. Proposed for a change of major occupancy for a small suite. 3. Maximum allowable occupant load: 60 4. Any increase increase in occupant load requires further review of the VBBL and may require additional washrooms. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | AAMES Contracting Ltd | $45,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 989 Beatty St Downtown |
#1903 - Interior alterations to provide residential tenant improvements to #1903 on the 19th level of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Okay for Field Review per City staff: Bulk storage and Enclosed Balcony to remain under this Building Permit application. Renovation | Mansouri Enterprises Inc | $35,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 5953 Larch St Kerrisdale |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of standard demolition. Related to: DP-2018-00470 - development DB-2019-00379 - salvage and abatement BP-2019-02167 - construction TP-2019-00140 - tree removal Demo declaration: MWL Demolition [contact removed]) 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. Demolition Commercial | MWL Demolition Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 3322 Wellington Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition Contractor: Source One Excavating Ltd. Demolition | SOURCE ONE EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2120 Cambie St Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the 2nd and 3rd floors of this existing civic building (police station) by relocating partition walls. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $14,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 193 Aquarius Mews Downtown |
163 Aquarius Mews. Interior alteration to provide improvements to kitchen and bathroom renovation in this existing residential dwelling 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 | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 2076 Mannering Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations only to remove an unauthorized rear deck and to build a new 4' x 4' rear landing with new wood stairs at this existing One-Family Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staffte/External Alterations Renovation Deck | Brendan Mctavish & Justin Laswick | $8,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 800 Hornby St Downtown |
To erect and install a Christmas tree for the Amacom Tree Lighting event for a limited period of time expiring January 5, 2020. Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2019-11-21 | 7815 Shaughnessy St Marpole |
Interior alterations to remove the WWOP kitchen in the basement level of this one family dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: to remove fridge, stove, add new wall & door between mechanical room and workshop; add new wall between living & dining room and add a door to living room on main fl; remove wall and door for bedroom #1 on 2nd fl. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Basement | Big Tree Construction Ltd | $1,200 |
| 2019-11-21 | 151 W 5TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To permit , Salvage and Abatement Only Demolition Commercial | 3R Demolition Corp | — |
| 2019-11-21 | 2135 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | All Star Excavating & Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-21 | 2816 Trinity St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Milodelia Homes Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-20 | 4482 John St Riley Park |
Addition/Alteration to a single family house. Scope of work to include lifting and moving the house, new 2 car garage and driveway. New exterior siding, roof, windows, doors footing and slab. Addition Renovation Windows Roofing | no contractor listed | $550,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1975 Pendrell St West End |
Interior alterations to replace existing single-stage conventional fire alarm system with new addressable singe stage system and to provide modernization of existing elevator to allow for elevator recall from ground to 6th floor & penthouse of this existing multiple dwelling residential building for CSA-B44 upgrade. Scope of work: - Replace existing conventional FACP with new addressable single stage system and replace existing fire alarm annunciator to show automatic emergency elevator recall zones. - Upgrade electrical equipment for elevators in the machine rooms to suit new elevator power requirements. - Install new geared machines, wiring & traveling cable, equipment for ascending over-speed protection, door operator, elevator cab interior finishes and operating fixtures. - Install new relays and upgrade existing FAS initiation devices to addressable type and to allow for activation of the automatic emergency elevator recall sequence. - Programming of Elevator Recall and FEO functions. Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $226,940 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1177 W Hastings St Downtown |
#800 - 8th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the existing full floor general office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) in this existing commercial high rise building on this site. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, ceiling work, card reader, power & data, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. *see Revisions #1/#2 * REVISION #1-Feb.7/20 S.Zhang: - ID1.00: Remove existing sink & cap existing plumbing lines - ID1.00: Existing base building Pipe to remain - ID1.01: Furr existing base building pipe with 1 1/2" studs & 1/2" GWB on one side - ID1.01: Remove all new plumbing equipment from scope and not relocate dishwasher - ID1.03: Extend new GWB bulkhead north above new exit door and install 3 pot lights - ID1.07: Indication of how furred piping affects space plan * REVISION #2: Feb.27/20 M.Kitano: - IDO-00: Key Plan bubbled area highlights new door swiing. - ID1-00: Removal of existing wall furring within corridor. - ID1-01: New door swing & corridor width, new glass side lite. - ID1-02: New door sizes. - ID1-03: All existing lighting is now to remain. - ID1-04: New card access locations next to doors. - ID1-06: Additional page submitted; Finishes Plan. - No increase in Project Value. TENANT: Plotkin Health Inc. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $190,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 518 Richards St Downtown |
516 Richards Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail Store (E) to Social Service Center (D) at 516 Richards Street on the ground floor of this existing registered Heritage "B" building. OK for DB per City stafffield review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
To erect and install 30 m x 20 m, 2 - 30' x 100', and 1 - 50' x 50' tents for the Aurora Winter Festival event for a limited period of time expiring January 6th, 2020. Commercial | no contractor listed | $115,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 888 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#450 - 4th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office on the 4th floor (#450) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: construct partition walls, doors, glazing, millwork, finishes, lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Ciccone Insurance & Financial Services Ltd., & The Immix Group Employee Benefits Ltd. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work OK for Field Review Oct 21, 2019 Processed Thru FIT. Energy upgrade exemption: BOMA BESt Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $95,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1488 Adanac St Grandview-Woodland |
Interior and exterior alterations, and to change the use of approximately 4263.0 square feet from storage warehouse to manufacturing, and to expand the existing ancillary tasting room to ancillary lounge with retail, for the existing Manufacturing, (Brewery), use on this site. Max. occupant load for the lounge/retail is 60 persons. Posting of a sign is required at the entrance. *Revision #1 (issued on July 8th, 2020) - To decrease the ancillary lounge /retail area to the maximum occupant load of 44 people. Posting of a sign is near the entrance, see plans. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Renovation Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1850 Comox St West End |
#2603 Interior alterations to provide improvements for new occupant in this existing unit. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $65,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1541 W Broadway Fairview |
#475 - 4th floor Interior alterations and change of use from General Office Shell to a new Health Care Office on the 4th floor (#475) at this existing commercial building. Scope of work: construct partition walls, doors, staff kitchen, relocate suite entry, new lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler. TENANT: Puren Wellness Center for Holistic Medicine OK for field review as per City staff sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Related permit BP-2018-06725 has been issued but not completed. 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 Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 1603 Matthews Av Shaughnessy |
In accordance with Section 4.4 of the Zoning and Development By-Law, your request is granted, thereby permitting exterior alterations to add flat roof over main floor rear deck and complete site alterations including tree removals and replacements, retaining walls, planters, and soft landscaping for the existing One-Family Dwelling, as shown on drawings A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-5, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9, A-10, A-11, L-1, L-2, L-3, L-4 submitted by J&R Katz Design + Architecture Inc., stamped received by this department on June 25, 2019, and now approved as a Minor Amendment to Development Permit Number DE401187. The alterations described above, authorized by the Development Permit Number DP-2018-00623, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law No. 4837 under By-law No. 11351 and this Development Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit.” OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 No Energy Upgrade required, Exterior Work Only Renovation Deck Roofing | Trasolini Dagg Construction Corp | $20,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 45 W 20TH Av Riley Park |
Exterior alterations to repair the non-conforming front porch of this one-family residential dwelling building on site. Renovation | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 341 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – GRG Demolition & Excavating Ltd [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Ajac Construction & Excavation Inc | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
To erect and install 1 - 30' x 45'' 1 - 20' x 10', and 1 - 20' x 30' tents for the Hopscotch Festival Vancouver event for a limited period of time expiring November 24, 2019. Commercial | no contractor listed | $6,450 |
| 2019-11-20 | 5611 Culloden St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations and change of use of this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with suite. Scope of work includes minor alterations to relocate doors and upgrades as required by District Building Inspector. OK for field review per City stafftions to improve the secondary suite and basement area only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Notes: - 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 3'-0" wide continuous firefighting access path to be maintained at all times. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | 3169 E 4TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-11-20 | 2025 Venables St Grandview-Woodland |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | Apple Construction Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-20 | 170 E 46TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2019-03847 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: EPOCH Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Adrian Lee. B.Eng., AScT,) Demolition permit: DB-2019-03848 Demolition | Swift Site Services Ltd | — |
| 2019-11-20 | 1030 E 14TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-4327 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Adrien Lee, Epoch Environmental Consulting Ltd., [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-11-19 | 6462 Macdonald St Kerrisdale |
2 STOREY 1FD + ATTACHED GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($2,234,190.00) with an attached garage providing 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the street with an accessory building and an exterior pool in the rear. 1.\t(1) A/C unit proposed in the Rear Yard; (1) A/C unit proposed North elevation (to be encased with a sound barrier or provide surrounding shrubs). 2.\tBar sink located in Whiskey Bar New build | MDL Construction Ltd | $2,234,190 |
| 2019-11-19 | 4376 Alexandra St Shaughnessy |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling 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 New build | Feature Projects Ltd | $1,742,750 |
| 2019-11-19 | 1720 Grant St Grandview-Woodland |
#200 - Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new tenant in this existing office space on the entire second floor of this commercial building. Scope of work to include: New partition walls to create office space, new accessible washrooms and new lunchroom. Update the current mechanical and electrical system. Existing egress stairs and elevator lobby to remain untouched. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade all Automatic Daylighting Responsive Controls for Sidelighting (per City staff.4.1.1.(e) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Windows HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $850,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 5992 Laurel St Oakridge |
Interior/Exterior alteration to this existing one family dwelling. Scope of work to include: upgrade crawl space insulation, re-and re all windows, add some additional windows, new decking, new roof over portion of rear deck, new skylights, update kitchen/dining room with vaulted ceiling and non-structural beams, new kitchen layout, increase exterior wall insulation, renovation within main floor bedrooms and addition of 2 car detached garage at rear. Renovation Garage or shed Windows Roofing | My House Design/Build Team Ltd | $600,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 6643 Balsam St Kerrisdale |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME+ ATTACHED GARAGE To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($231,745.00) with an attached (2) car garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Jen Mei Enterprises Ltd | $231,745 |
| 2019-11-19 | 5895 Toderick St Killarney |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,000.00) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | TVK Construction Ltd | $224,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 475 W Georgia St Downtown |
Interior alteration to convert existing storage room into shower room on the second floor public area of this existing commercial building. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $95,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 1989 Dunbar St Kitsilano |
Interior alterations and change of use from retail to beauty and wellness for new tenant in this existing mixed use building. OK for change of use and field review 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 | $30,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 660 Jackson Av Strathcona |
Exterior alterations involving a minor renovation and a minor horizontal addition to a part of the existing roof of this existing 4 storey mixed-use residential/commercial building. Alterations are for the legalization of an existing WWOP rooftop deck w/perimeter guardrail and the new vertical extension of the exit stairwell to above the existing roof as a means of egress from this rooftop deck area. NOTE: An 8 ft x 8 ft shed that had been installed on the deck without a Permit will be removed as part of this current Permit. Addition Renovation Deck Garage or shed Windows Roofing | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 845 W 17TH Av South Cambie |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Metro Contracting Ltd [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 2056 Kitchener 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-1940 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 260 E 22ND Av Riley Park |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | All Right Trucking 99 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 3403 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. *Existing patio at north to remain as part of the new development. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required. Demolition | J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 1095 W Pender St Downtown |
20th floor - portion of 20th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the existing office tenant (US Consulate occupying several floors) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work is for a portion of the 20th floor only. Main reception is on the 19th floor (#1950). #1950 (US Consulate occupying several floors, scope of work for a portion of 20th floor only) Scope of work: remove one partition wall, patch and repair wall, new finishes and electrical work. TENANT: American Consulate General Office OK for Field Review, Aug. 8, 2019 Building Sprinklered - Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Processed Thru FIT Note: Energy trigger not required; BOMA BESt building. Renovation Electrical Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $6,000 |
| 2019-11-19 | 747 E 60TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-04392 For Demolition permit BP-2019-04393 QP : Tarlochan Sunar Company : MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-11-19 | 116 W 59TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-04353 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services, [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-11-18 | 884 E 64TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($724,900) with open parking at the rear, providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7763428 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at the rear yard. New build Secondary suite | Nash Custom Homes Inc | $724,900 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1111 Melville St Downtown |
#600 and #620 - 6th floor *t.i. work to #600 only Interior alterations to demise existing unit #600 into two units (#600 and #620) on the 6th floor of this existing commercial building on the site. Scope of work for unit #600: remove partition walls, doors, finishes and construct demising wall, partition walls, finishes, millwork, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: #600 - ClaimsPro LP Separate permit(s) and ASHRAE checklist required for tenant improvements to newly demised space #620. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $375,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
654 W 41st Av - 2nd Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new temporary administration office tenant on the second floor of this existing mixed used building. Ok for field review per City staff: - remove mechanical shaft, stairs and landing for a new ramp, lighting, t-bar ceiling, flooring and exterior door - install new partition walls for new office layout, washrooms, servery room Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Renaissance Facility Maintenance Ltd | $350,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 5885 Yew St Kerrisdale |
Interior alterations to replace existing single stage fire alarm panel with a new addressable single stage system and to provide modernization of the existing elevator to allow for elevator recall from P1 to 10th floor & penthouse of this existing multiple dwelling residential building for CSA-B44 upgrade. Scope of work: - Replace existing conventional FACP with new addressable single stage system and replace existing fire alarm annunciator to show automatic emergency elevator recall zones. - Upgrade electrical equipment for elevators in the machine rooms to suit new elevator power requirements. - Install new controllers, elevator machines, elevator cab interior finishes and operating fixtures. - Install new relays and upgrade existing FAS initiation devices to addressable type and to allow for activation of the automatic emergency elevator recall sequence. - Programming of Elevator Recall and FEO functions. Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $281,415 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1570 W 7TH Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations only to remove and replace two skylights on the roof of existing mixed use Seymour Heath Centre building on this site. Scope of work includes the removal and replacement of existing skylights to match existing in colour, material and size. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 980 George St Strathcona |
#302 - 3rd floor Interior alterations for First tenant improvements to combine Suites #302, 303, 304; retaining #302 for a new office tenant in this mixed-use building. Renovation Commercial | Curve Construction Inc | $243,472 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1436 E 30TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $241,250 |
| 2019-11-18 | 2110 E 7TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling. Scope of work includes: replace all windows and doors, upgrade cladding to rain-screened cement, upgrade guards, interior renovations in all areas, remove loadbearing wall in kitchen; remove unauthorized suite and related fixtures. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1743 Burrard St Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00662 Exterior alterations to existing Retail - Split Island Gas Station to reconfigure parking layout and add two (2) new EV fast charging parking stations and associated infrastructure. Okay for FLD as per City staff Renovation Commercial | W Pile Construction Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 823 Jackson Av Strathcona |
Exterior alterations and change of use of existing 3-storey one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite for this existing Heritage 'B' dwelling. Scope of work includes fire repair and remove minor addition at rear constructed without permit. OK for field review per City staff: - Power pole to be relocated by BC Hydro prior to completion of permit. - No parking available on this existing non-conforming site. - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. Renovation Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $75,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1707 Charles St Grandview-Woodland |
Unit #205 - 1707 Charles St Interior alterations to provide improvements to the main floor only of unit #205 - 1707 Charles St in this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work to include: re-layout of master bedroom, closet, and ensuite, new fixtures, flooring, and finishes. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. No sprinkler head alterations proposed. District Building Inspector to determine if Sprinkler Permit is required. Energy upgrade trigger: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers *** THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Renovation Plumbing | Lerazo Contracting Inc | $45,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 50 W Cordova St Downtown |
36 West Cordova St Interior alterations to provide improvements in this existing retail store of this existing Heritage Designated 'M' and Vancouver Heritage Registered 'A' building on this site. Scope of work: -validate the WWOP (remove the exit door to the lane and replace with roll-up door) and to install a fire separation wall to close off an opening behind a roll-up shutter door. -install new interior walls to create fitting rooms, mechanical room, storage rooms and exit stairway at level one -install new interior walls at basement level -relocate fire alarm and install new carpet and paint OK for field review as per City staffew Wroblewski Renovation Electrical Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $39,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 2255 W 40TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
#8 - Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements to this unit #8 on the 2nd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work include : remove partition wall & doors, new partitions and door, to in-fill a non-conforming skylight and patch over roof on skylight curb, millwork, plumbing fixtures & electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Roofing Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $28,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 545 E 22ND Av Riley Park |
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 | PD Moore Homes Inc | $15,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 5511 West Boulevard Arbutus Ridge |
#308-3rd floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 3rd floor (#308) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: install a glass wall complete with sliding door in Room 319, install glass wall and swing door in reception area. TENANT: Scott Capital Ltd. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review - Oct 11/19 Processed Thru FIT L1 - Lighting - Functional Testing (per City staff.4.3 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 Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2019-11-18 | 1985 W 43RD Av Kerrisdale |
To permit interior alterations to this existing single family dwelling on inside with lane site. Scope of work to include: Remove the unauthorized kitchen in the basement, Bar sink with 8'0" counter and no over head cabinets to remain. New wall and door added to create mechanical room and one additional door added to an existing storage room. No Work permitted on Main and Second floors, All locks to be removed on doors and all bars to be removed on all windows. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 No Energy Upgrade Required Renovation Plumbing | Big Tree Construction Ltd | $3,500 |