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Vancouver building permits, week of 23 December 2019
The City of Vancouver issued 33 building permits between 23 and 29 December 2019, worth $7.2M in all. Renovation led with 19 permits, then new build with 8 and demolition with 4. Renfrew-Collingwood and Fairview were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 19 | |
| New build | 8 | |
| Demolition | 4 | |
| Addition | 2 |
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All 33 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-24 | 3343 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a new a three-storey side by side multiple dwelling building containing three dwelling units with a three car detached garage having vehicular access from the lane on this site. Related to DP-2018-00294 ( issued May 17, 2019) New build | no contractor listed | $1,220,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3020 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00801 (MCD) Interior and exterior alterations and addition to existing character one-family dwelling to convert to a 3-storey multiple conversion dwelling ($800,000) containing 3 dwelling units and to stratify the lot. Addition Renovation | Vandwell Developments Inc | $1,200,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 4458 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar providing 1 surface parking space next to the LWH, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law. - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7600666 - No strata titling permitted - Bar sink proposed in Theater room - A/C unit proposed in Rear yard New build Secondary suite | Royal Columbia Development Corp. | $718,750 |
| 2019-12-24 | 941 E Hastings St Strathcona |
Interior and exterior alterations and change of use from vacant Repair Shop Class B (Industrial Flex Space) to Production Studio (Music Recording Studio) within group F2 and to provide tenant improvement. Only exterior alteration is new film on the front glass where the washroom will be. OK for DB as per City staffL 3.1.3.6.(1)(m) is waived by M. Lam on Dec 18, 2018. VBBL 3.1.3.6.(j) is relaxed to have one egress door only by M. Lam on Mar 05, 2020 with subject to condition that the exterior double door must be reinstated for the next new tenant in this suite. Renovation Windows Plumbing Commercial | Panther Creative Inc | $250,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3810 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
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 | Vision Built Construction Ltd | $224,250 |
| 2019-12-24 | 4452 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with a surface parking providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH) Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7600666 - No Strata Titling permitted - No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Royal Columbia Development Corp. | $189,400 |
| 2019-12-24 | 6668 Nanaimo St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($174,250) with an with an open parking pad providing 1 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.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Bright Star Holding Incorporated | $174,250 |
| 2019-12-24 | 2456 W 6TH Av Kitsilano |
2460 W 6th Av (Strata Lot 2) Interior alterations in this existing Heritage 'B' Multiple Conversion Dwelling building (containing 4 units) to renovate the basement and main floor. Scope of work includes: Basement level: removal of a 4 piece washroom and installation of a new 4-piece washroom and 3-piece washroom on the basement level, and new partition walls Main floor: removal of a 2-pc washroom, a new laundry area, relocation of the gas fireplace, and renovation of the kitchen Energy upgrade trigger selection: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers\t Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required\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 Basement Plumbing | no contractor listed | $125,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3288 E 22ND Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations and a change of use and major occupancy for approximately 1,390 sf from Retail - limited food (Group E) to Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2) for a new tenant in this existing restaurant/health enhancement/multiple dwelling building on this site thereby granting a parking relaxation. Proposed occupant load is 58 persons (50 seats plus 8 staff), maximum 60 persons permitted. Processed through CRC Mechanical Review Notes: 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). *****This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908).***** Revision No.1, Aug. 12, 2020 W. Ng. 1) Revised interior layout to office, washroom and around Bar area. Renovation Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $90,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3320 Kingsway Killarney |
Exterior alterations only to replace the existing siding on all four elevations of this existing commercial building. OK for exterior alterations as per City staff. Scope of work: - replace the existing wood siding with new re-painted horizontal vinyl siding to match existing blue colour and new fascia board No minor amendment is required as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | Ricko Euro Design Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3320 Kingsway Killarney |
Exterior alterations only to replace the existing siding on all four elevations of this existing commercial building. OK for exterior alterations as per City staff. Scope of work: -replace the existing wood siding with new re-painted horizontal vinyl siding to match existing blue colour and new fascia board No minor amendment is required as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | Ricko Euro Design Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3320 Kingsway Killarney |
Exterior alterations only to replace the existing siding on the North and East elevation of this existing commercial building. OK for exterior alterations as per City staff. Scope of work: - replace the existing wood siding with new re-painted horizontal vinyl siding to match existing blue colour and new fascia board No minor amendment is required as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | Ricko Euro Design Ltd | $8,000 |
| 2019-12-24 | 3020 W King Edward Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00801 (INFILL) To construct a one-family dwelling infill building ($400,000) at the rear of the site, providing 2 attached parking spaces and two surface parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Renovation | Vandwell Developments Inc | — |
| 2019-12-23 | 1090 Hamilton St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to provide for the replacement of existing water-cooled walk-in cooler and freezer with air-cooled units as per City staff; and for the replacement of existing ceiling tiles and t-bar in the back-of-house kitchen with new ceiling tile and t-bar grid (existing lighting to remain); and for the replacement of floor finish with new anti-slip material at the back-of-house kitchen and the front-of-house cookline/open kitchen; and for the minor sprinkler repair and/or relocation (less than 20 heads, including existing heads in cooler/freezer at this existing Restaurant-Class 1 use dba. Blue Water Cafe at this existing commercial building. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | BLT Limited Partnership | $900,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
To permit interior alterations to this existing building (Jim Pattison Pavillion South) on this existing site. Scope of work : Addition of power and data receptacles at approximately 195 locations within this building, to facilitate the Clinical + Systems Transformation Project. 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 per . A.Wroblewski & K.Anderson - November 15, 2019 No Energy Upgrade, Voluntary Upgrade Proposed Renovation Electrical Commercial | CDC Construction Ltd | $390,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 55 Boundary Road Hastings-Sunrise |
Addition/Alteration to this existing one storey single family home. Scope of work: Reduce back room depth on main floor, change of interior partitions in basement, kitchen and fixtures upgraded, remove wood burning fireplace, add new stair from rear deck to garden, add new entry overhang, addition of upper floor and addition of open parking pad at rear. Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
To permit interior alterations to this existing building (Blackmore Pavilion) on this existing site. Scope of work : Addition of power and data receptacles at approximately 131 locations within this building, to facilitate the Clinical + Systems Transformation Project. 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 per . A.Wroblewski & K.Anderson - Oct.31.2019 No Energy Upgrade, Voluntary Upgrade Proposed This work has been designed to VBBL 2014. Renovation Electrical Commercial | CDC Construction Ltd | $262,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
To permit interior alterations to this existing building (Jim Pattison Pavillion North) on this existing site. Scope of work : Addition of power and data receptacles at approximately 116 locations within this building on the ground, 1st, and 2nd floors and their related interstitial levels, to facilitate the Clinical + Systems Transformation Project. 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 per . A.Wroblewski & K.Anderson - November 15, 2019 No Energy Upgrade, Voluntary Upgrade Proposed Renovation Electrical Commercial | CDC Construction Ltd | $232,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2735 W 31ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) 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 Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 2735 W 31 retained on site. 1.\tHeat pump unit proposed adjacent to stair retaining wall North elevation. New build Secondary suite | Overton Construction Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 6295 Tyne St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an 1 on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. - No A/C unit proposed. New build Secondary suite | True Design Homes Ltd | $218,250 |
| 2019-12-23 | 887 Great Northern Way Strathcona |
This application is for interior alterations to an existing shell CRU at the ground floor of this existing building, for a new Restaurant (A2: Tim Horton`s) which will be the first tenant of this suite. NO DP REQUIRED AS PER City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $125,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 33 E 33RD Av Riley Park |
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. - 3" door and window trim is req'd. In lieu of the trim, windows can be recessed no less than 100 mm. - No A/C unit proposed - HPO: DLP Designs Inc. - This building has been designed under Part 5 of the VBBL # 10908 (2014). New build Secondary suite | DLP Designs Inc | $113,100 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2032 W 41ST Av Kerrisdale |
To alter the exterior storefront of this existing one-storey restaurant-class 1 building, including removal and reconstruction of the parapet wall. Renovation Commercial | Showcase Interiors Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 6736 Fraser St Sunset |
Interior alterations for minor renovation and fire repair to this existing two-family dwelling as follows: 6736 Fraser: Renovate kitchen and bathroom, relocate basement bathroom and washer/dryer, new bathroom in basement, new bathroom fixtures, repair damaged ceilings, rebuild stairs, new boiler, replace existing exterior doors. 6738 Fraser: Repair fire damaged kitchen, new bathroom fixtures, replace existing exterior doors. OK for field review per City staff Renovation Basement HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 220 Victoria Drive Grandview-Woodland |
1971 Franklin St. SHELL ONLY. Interior alteration to construct a washroom in this existing Wholesale class A unit in 1971 Franklin St. in this existing commercial building on this site. Note: Separate TI will be required for the first TI. Installation of Vestibule will be required under that permit. Okay for field review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 1285 W Broadway Fairview |
#250-2nd floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements including a new universal washroom for a new General Office tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work per the 2019 VBBL: construct new partition walls, millwork, doors, electrical and plumbing work. TENANT: 1219625 BC Ltd. dba Healthcode Medical Inc. 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 selected: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) (Separate Bathroom Automatic Shut Off) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Sun Capital Corporate Construction Inc | $25,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 5031 Ann St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to both floor levels of this existing one family dwelling to provide improvements by changing the layout, removing and adding partition walls and adding a new furnace and hot water supply. Exterior alterations to remove the unapproved work enclosing the carport and removing the cover over the rear deck and adding new windows on both sides of the building. OK for Sips per City staffske To enclose existing carport to create attached garage Revision #2 - to change new Bed Room 1 to a new Music Room as indicated on Drawing No. A-02, as submitted by applicant Abel Wan and received on June 15, 2020. Renovation Deck Garage or shed Windows HVAC | Kennix Development Group Ltd | $24,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 1208 Nootka 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: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 2633 Nootka St Renfrew-Collingwood |
#265-Level 2 (Building 3) Interior alterations only to install one (1) new partition to create two (2) office rooms for an existing General Office tenant in this existing commercial building. Tenant: Dynacare OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. Energy upgrade exemption: BOMA BESt Renovation Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $11,800 |
| 2019-12-23 | 1285 W Broadway Fairview |
#730 - 7th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing office unit on the 7th floor (#730) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove the existing reception desk and one partition wall and install a new millwork reception desk and open area millwork. TENANT: AKDC Management Ltd. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $10,000 |
| 2019-12-23 | 771 W 24TH Av South Cambie |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2019-12-23 | 4992 Moss St Renfrew-Collingwood |
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 one-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. QP declaration: Ramin Hamidnejad (Kinetic OHS Services Ltd.) [contact removed] OK for SIPs without plans per City staff Demolition | San Contracting & Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2019-12-23 | 4992 Moss St Renfrew-Collingwood |
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 one-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. QP declaration: Ramin Hamidnejad (Kinetic OHS Services Ltd.) [contact removed] OK for SIPs without plans per City staff Demolition | San Contracting & Excavating Ltd | — |