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Vancouver building permits, week of 30 December 2019
The City of Vancouver issued 24 building permits between 30 December and 5 January 2020, worth $4.2M in all. Renovation led with 16 permits, then demolition with 6 and new build with 2. Kitsilano and Downtown were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 16 | |
| Demolition | 6 | |
| New build | 2 |
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All 24 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-03 | 39 Nelson St Downtown |
First Tenant Improvement; Interior alteration and change of Major Occupancy from Retail shell (E) to Fitness Center - Class 2 (A2) on the ground floor of this existing 30 storey mixed-use building for Rumble Boxing. Scope of work includes new washrooms, new change rooms, and interior alteration to finishes, mill works and lighting BRB Notes: - Change of Major Occupancy, Upgrade as per part 11 of VBBL 2014 (newly constructed building) - Reviewed as per VBBL 2014 - Related Sprinkler permit: SP-2019-02775 - Total occupant load: 100 person, water closet provided: 1 Male, 2 Female, 1 Universal. Revision #1 (Adessa.M; March 23rd, 2020); - Swap location of universal water closet and office. - Revise entry of men's change room. - Revise location of men's lavatories in change room - Revise location of door to Laundry/storage area and interior of this room Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $750,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 3505 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
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 elementary school. QP is David Kwan with DK Envirionmental Consulting Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $580,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2608 Granville St Fairview |
Interior alterations only to provide elevator modernization to two existing elevators in this existing office building. Scope of work includes installation of a new exit sign at the main entrance. Arch B and Elec B are submitted. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Renovation Electrical Commercial | MDE Enterprises Ltd | $320,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 555 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00811 Interior alterations to address work without permit changes made pursuant prior development permit DE416911. Proposed work includes restoration of fire separation at exit stair, validation of kitchen equipment layout and reconfiguration of the interior layout. Building Review Branch Notes: See related BP-2018-00356 for exterior rooftop patio application. 1. Class 2 and Class 4 Cooking Operation. 2. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated by the Class 2 cooking equipment. Post a sign on the hood, "Cooking causing grease-laden vapours is not allowed Exhaust system is designed for steam and heat removal only". Type II Hoods (Heat and Steam Removal Only) to be design, constructed, and installed in accordance with VBBL and referenced standards. 3. Class 4 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 4. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 Self-contained hood). Renovation Roofing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | Skytrain Station 590 Beatty Street | Interior alterations and a change of major occupancy to an existing shell office suite (Group D), to become a new (Group A Division 2 occupancy) Tim Horton`s at a portion of the concourse level of this existing Skytrain station passenger platform. The applicant has chosen to apply an assembly occupancy classification rather than a Limited Food Service (E) occupancy classification. NOTE: ** 2014 VBBL applies to this application **. Type 2 cooking operation. Grease laden vapour shall not be generated in this tenant space. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $125,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 302 Industrial Av Strathcona |
Exterior and interior alterations and a change of use from a taxi station (F2) to a commissary kitchen (F2) on the main floor of this existing 2-storey industrial building. Notes: 1. One class 1 cooking operation proposed. 2. Exterior alterations to add an exhaust shaft through existing roof 3. Maximum occupant load for washrooms: 25 4. Signage indicating maximum allowable occupant load of 25 shall be posted in a visible area. 5. Any increase in occupant load will require further review of the VBBL and require additional washrooms. Renovation Roofing Plumbing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#708 - 7th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #708 on the 7th floor of this multiple dwelling building. Scope of work: update kitchen & bathroom, remove and install pony wall in kitchen, new flooring and painting, plumbing and electrical work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Capital Contracting Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 1967 Creelman Av Kitsilano |
Demolition by Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Powers Construction Inc | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-03 | 688 E 56TH Av Sunset |
Interior alterations to provide improvements for Retail (vacant ) space at 7265 Fraser St in this existing mixed-use building. Scope of work includes removing T-bar ceiling, storage room and raised floor. Separate permit will be required for future tenant improvements. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 888 Beach Av Downtown |
#811 Interior alterations to this existing 2-level dwelling unit to provide improvements to the kitchen and bath areas with work to include relocation of some bath fixtures and removal of some non-loadbearing walls and addition of more lighting fixtures in this existing multiple dwelling building. Ok for field review per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Renovation | Terris Lightfoot Contracting Ltd | $800,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2215 E 52ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a Basement ($719,075) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C Unit proposed at the rear yard New build Secondary suite | Vantac Management Ltd | $719,075 |
| 2020-01-02 | 3325 W 15TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building with 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. No Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Evergreen Developments Ltd. | $234,638 |
| 2020-01-02 | 311 W Pender St Downtown |
Interior alterations and change of use from Office (Group D) to Fitness Centre (Group A2 - Low Occupant Load, classified as Group D per City staff.1.2.6) for this new tenant in this basement of the existing 3-storey plus basement building. Scope of work: demo & relocation of interior partitions, doors, and millwork, install 4 new showers and gym equipment, new lighting and plumbing work, new flooring and painting throughout. Ok for field review per City staffwer floor. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | Elevation Ventures Inc | $150,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 1045 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1041 Kingsway Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements for new retail tenant. Exterior alterations include altered front windows and siding, and alterations to add a door and re-instate window at the rear. Acceptable for DB application per City staff(POSSE note) Renovation Windows Commercial | Basil Restoration Ltd | $38,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 193 Aquarius Mews Downtown |
#1602 - 16th floor Interior and exterior alterations to add A/C unit to exterior deck of Suite #1602 on the 16th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes related interior mechanical units. OK for DB per City staff Renovation Deck | 0904639 BC Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2001 Balsam St Kitsilano |
Exterior alterations to remove and replace existing deck surface and deck guard rails on the 2nd floor balcony (Units #202 & #203 Only) of the existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff.2019 Exterior alterations cleared by Oliver - Oct.17.2019 Renovation Deck | Westerly Restoration Ltd` | $25,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2611 Mackenzie St Kitsilano |
Interior and exterior alteration to reconfigure interior, change rear deck door type and replace rear guardrail to an existing single family dwelling. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Deck | Marino General Contracting Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2627 W 35TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Vancouver Excavating and Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 786 E 19TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – UnBuilders Deconstruction Inc This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | UnBuilders Deconstruction Inc | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 149 E 59TH Av Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2028 E 42ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | JVT EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2215 E 52ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2165 W 15TH Av Kitsilano |
2167 W 15th Ave Interior alterations to remove walls in the dining room and upper hallway in this existing two family dwelling building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation | 0820163 BC Ltd | $3,000 |
| 2020-01-02 | 2121 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
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 institutional building. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. QP: Adrian Lee of EPOCH Environmental Consulting Ltd. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | — |