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Vancouver building permits, week of 13 January 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 96 building permits between 13 and 19 January 2020, worth $140.5M in all. Renovation led with 49 permits, then new build with 31 and demolition with 13. Downtown and West End were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 49 | |
| New build | 31 | |
| Demolition | 13 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Commercial | 1 | |
| Addition | 1 |
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All 96 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-17 | 3438 Sawmill Crescent Killarney |
To develop this site with a 25 storey (26 storey per VBBL) multiple dwelling building with a six storey residential podium, providing 243 dwelling units, including 5 Secondary dwelling units, and 14 Live-work dwelling units all over four levels of underground parking, having vehicular access from the East shared Access road. Stage #1 - secant pile installation only - issued 2019-02-01 Stage #2 - excavation, shoring, and foundation up to grade - issued 2019-09-18 Stage #3 - full construction - issued 2020-01-17 Stage #3 - revision #1 - to relocate two accessible parking stalls in P2 - issued June 20/22 - Erv Revision #2 - C. Fong - April 11, 2023 Change address of north townhouse from 3458 Sawmill Crescent to 3456 Sawmill Crescent. New build | Wesgroup Contracting Ltd | $85,000,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 3541 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C unit proposed in Rear Yard 2.\tBar sink located in Theatre Room New build | MDL Construction Ltd | $1,136,875 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1069 W 52ND Av Oakridge |
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 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7564681 2- Bar/Sink proposed in Basement 3- A/C unit proposed in rear yard & Upper storey New build | MDL Construction Ltd | $1,136,295 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1069 W 52ND Av Oakridge |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7564681 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit located New build Secondary suite | MDL Construction Ltd | $224,968 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1095 W Pender St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to remove the existing oil storage tank at Parking Level P4 and to install a new oil storage tank at Parking Level P5 at this existing Manulife Place commercial building. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $180,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1100 Melville St Downtown |
Unit #110 To change the use from General Office to Health Care Office on the ground floor of this existing sprinklered commercial building, and to provide tenant improvements. Scope of work includes: new partition walls and a new kitchenette area (with a washer/dryer, fridge, sink, and dishwasher) Building Sprinklered - District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is required. Interior demo approved under BP-2019-03359 OK for BP only per City staff Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | VPAC Construction Group Ltd | $155,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1155 W Pender St Downtown |
#610 - 6th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this existing office tenant on the 6th floor (#610) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove/construct partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, T-Bar ceiling, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler. Revision #1 Aug.20/20 MK - layout and lighting changes to provide for social distancing. - additional storage cabinets. - revised RCP. TENANT: Dimex Project Marketing & Consulting Inc. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review Dec 3, 2019 Processed THRU Fit Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Dimex Properties Inc | $75,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
#1140 - Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this existing Office Tenant in unit #1140 in this existing building. Scope of work to include: Demo some interior existing walls. Add a new interior wall with door, build new offices, and add a kitchenette. OK For Field Review per: A.Campbell - Nov.29.2019 This permit was Reviewed and Issued under the 2019 VBBL Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Demolition Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $70,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1629 Haro St West End |
#201 and #603 Interior alterations to Suite #201 on the 2nd floor and #603 on the 6th floor of this existing Multiple Dwelling (Rental) building. Scope of work in each suite includes; install new appliances, relocate stove, add new wall and island in kitchen, install new bathtub, toilet and sink in bathroom and new finishes throughout. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation Plumbing | Solid General Contractors Inc | $60,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1629 Haro St West End |
#704 and #901 Interior alterations to Suite #704 on the 7th floor and #901 on the 9th floor in this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work in each suite includes; install new appliances, relocate stove, add new wall and island in kitchen, install new bathtub, toilet and sink in bathroom and new finishes throughout. Building not Sprinklered. OK for Field Review per City staff. Renovation Plumbing | Solid General Contractors Inc | $60,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 555 W 12TH Av Fairview |
#14 Interior alterations to the ground floor (suite #14) to this existing General Office space of this existing commercial building on site. Scope of work includes : new partition walls and doors, new washrooms, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) NOTE: Building sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#413 - Upper Mall Level Interior alterations to remove non load bearing walls, restaurant finishes and fixtures to bring unit 413 back to "shell" restaurant space in the upper mall level of this existing building. Separate permits required for future tenant improvements. OK for Field Review - Dec 19/19 Processed Thru FIT Notes: 1. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. 2. Energy Upgrade Exempted Renovation Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1005 Jervis St West End |
#306 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to Suite #306 on the 3rd floor to renovate entire suite, including kitchen and bathroom in this existing Multiple dwelling (Rental) building. Scope of work: New dishwasher, bathtub, sinks cabinetry, countertops, floors and re-build/modify walls in kitchen and bathroom. This building is not sprinklered. OK for Field Review per City staff: Exempt per City staff Renovation Plumbing | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1311 Beach Av West End |
#1403 - 1311 Beach Av Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #1403 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of interior walls, new wall and floor finishes, ceiling, mill work, frame out fireplace wall, electrical, and plumbing work. OK for Field Review per City staff. OK to merge bulk storage into master bedroom without adding FSR to the building as per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | LJH Construction Inc | $25,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 435 Boundary Road Hastings-Sunrise |
Interior alterations to repair exit doors for egress; dead end corridors; suite separations wall relating to fire stopping to penetrations mostly in the pub but not limited to; adding a gate door at the garage/refuge area; and removing a storage room from the exit on the 3rd floor. Note: Ashrae is excluded from this repair (major renovation) work since this building is in the process of re-development within the next 3 years. If the re-development does not proceed the Ashrae E4 and N3 items will be required. Renovation Windows Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 990 Beach Av Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide modernization of existing two elevators to allow for elevator recall in this existing 10-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building on this site for CSA-B44 upgrade. Scope of work: - Reprogram existing addressable single stage fire alarm system and modify existing fire alarm annunciator to show additional automatic emergency elevator recall zones. - Install new relays and reprogram existing addressable FAS initiation devices to allow for activation of the automatic emergency elevator recall sequence. - Programming of Elevator Recall and FEO functions. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019******** Building Review Branch Notes: Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,820 |
| 2020-01-17 | 1866 E 50TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations of this existing one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear on this site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls and door, new partition walls, washrooms and kitchen update. OK for field review as per City staff: <$20,000 project value Renovation Garage or shed Plumbing | JET Demolition & Excavating Ltd | $18,500 |
| 2020-01-17 | 876 W 16TH Av South Cambie |
#207 Interior alterations only to provide upgrades to this existing residential dwelling unit at this existing Woodford Place Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. Fire separation F20c only use mineral acoustical Batt Energy upgrade: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (washer; dryer) Renovation | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 3237 W 29TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
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 Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-17 | 4836 Ross St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alteration to provide an aluminum cover over the rear porch landing and remove the two (2) aluminum covers over the upper floor roof-decks (Front Elevation Balconies) of this existing one family dwelling building on this site as it was NOT approved as per City staff. This appeal was heard by the Board of Variance on April 23rd, 2019 and was ALLOWED IN PART, thereby granting a relaxation of the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) regulations of the RS-1 District Schedule. Related to BOV Appeal No. Z35427 Renovation Deck Roofing | Sodhi Development Ltd | $450 |
| 2020-01-17 | 4409 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Coastline Projects Ltd | — |
| 2020-01-16 | 1433 Nanton Av Shaughnessy |
To construct a 2 storey + basement/cellar one-family dwelling ($1,309,762.50) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit and back up emergency generator proposed Rear Yard North - East elevation adjacent to garage . To comply to City of Vancouver Noise Bylaw #6555 3.\tBar sink located in cellar New build | Hoboken Development B.C. Ltd | $1,309,762 |
| 2020-01-16 | 7191 Selkirk St Oakridge |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite and an attached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- No Bar/Sink proposed 2- A/C unit proposed in rear yard and basement New build Secondary suite | Ronse Massey Developments Inc | $1,148,775 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1059 Windermere St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with secondary suite, 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 CA7794978 - No strata titling permitted. - Bar/Sink proposed in Cellar/Basement. - A/C unit proposed in the Rear Yard. New build Secondary suite | Hengwang Construction Ltd | $949,070 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2579 E 23RD Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($819,505.00) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7683650 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in rear yard beside sunken patio, int. component located on 2nd floor in hallway mounted to underside of trusses. 4.\tBar sink located in Cellar Rec Rm. New build Secondary suite | JRXL Developments Ltd | $819,505 |
| 2020-01-16 | 3425 Crowley Drive Renfrew-Collingwood |
Ground Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing health care office (health clinic) tenant on the 1st floor to provide improvements to exam and counselling rooms, multi-purpose and work spaces for staff and support spaces.. Only a portion of the 1st floor will be altered. Tenant occupies the entire building. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors, plumbing fixtures, millwork, finishes, lighting, ceiling work, power and communication, new accessible washroom, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Vancouver Coastal Health - Rise Community Health Centre Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $530,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2890 W 47TH Av Kerrisdale |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing single family dwelling on inside with lane site. Scope of work to include: Building a new pool and hot tub in the rear along with some landscape updates to the hard surfaces and adding a low grade patio. Install self-closing with Locks to all doors to access pool in rear yard, doors noted on plans Remove and replace the deck at the rear along with new doors from the main floor. Deck to be extended by 4', still within Building depth. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 This work has been designed to VBBL 2014 Renovation Deck Pool or hot tub | no contractor listed | $500,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 7488 Cartier St Marpole |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 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 1392 W 58th retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Great Wall Construction Ltd. | $224,938 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1065 Windermere St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with a surface parking providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH). Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7794978 - No strata titling permitted. - No A/C unit proposed. New build Secondary suite | Hengwang Construction Ltd | $219,072 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2587 E 23RD Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($187,297.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7683650 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | JRXL Developments Ltd | $187,298 |
| 2020-01-16 | 355 Burrard St Downtown |
9th floor - Common Lobby/Corridors Interior alterations only to renovate the common lobby/corridors on the 9th floor of this existing Municipally Designated Vancouver Heritage "A" commercial building on this site. Scope of work: cosmetic upgrades to remove existing finishes, doors and replace with new finishes, doors, new lighting, t-bar ceiling, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1938 W King Edward Av Shaughnessy |
To construct a detached 21' x 22' accessory building (garage) at the rear permit of this existing one-family dwelling site to provide 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the rear lane. Minor grade alterations to allow for new patio. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $55,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 6428 Cambie St Oakridge |
To demolish the existing one-family dwelling building on this site. Demo declaration: David Pickton (D&S Bulldozing Ltd) [contact removed] OK for SIPS per City staff. Note: 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 Vancouver. Demolition | D & S Bulldozing Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2032 W 41ST Av Kerrisdale |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide new HVAC equipment including new RTU for the existing Restaurant Class 1 tenant in this one-storey commercial building on this site. Scope of work to include replacing existing hot water tank, upgrade gas pipe and work related to gas and plumbing. OK for Field Review per City staff. OK for exterior alterations per City staff. Schedules: Renovation HVAC Plumbing Commercial | Showcase Interiors Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2800 E 1ST Av Hastings-Sunrise |
TI for a new retail limited food with class 1 cooking operation. Scope of work includes providing new grills at the back for air intake and kitchen exhaust system. Exterior louvres cleared by planner Brenda Clark, July 4, 2019. Note: This is reviewed under VBBL 2014. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 330 E 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to Unit #106 on the ground floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review Jamie Zhang, Dec.02/19 Renovation | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1099 Cambie St Downtown |
Interior alterations for building repair work in conjunction with plumbing repair only in elevator room (basement) and greenhouse (1st storey) in this existing residential care home. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | BLT Limited Partnership | $29,500 |
| 2020-01-16 | 3909 Blenheim St Dunbar-Southlands |
Exterior and interior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling building to propose a secondary suite, convert rear porch at basement and balconies on 2nd floor into living space, add two new garage doors at carport and remove mirror at rear fence. Ok for field review as per City staffents of VBBL 2019 Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. Renovation Basement Secondary suite Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $28,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2996 W 21ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
Demolition By Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Power Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1055 Canada Place Downtown |
To erect and install a 20' height x 60' wide x 10' deep truss structure for the Coastal Lunar Lantern Festival for a limited period of time expiring February 14, 2020. Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 7191 Selkirk St Oakridge |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – East West Excavating Ltd [contact removed] Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 2579 E 23RD Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
DEMOLITION Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – All Right Trucking 99 Ltd. (Nav Namal) [contact removed] Demolition | All Right Trucking 99 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 936 W 8TH Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations to repair the damage due to the vehicle impact on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $10,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 3753 W 10TH Av West Point Grey |
#102 - Interior alterations to this existing unit (#102) to provide improvements in this existing mixed use building. Scope to include: Removing load bearing walls in the kitchen to create an open concept kitchen. Upgrades to both bathrooms, new tile, fixtures and mill work. Updates to flooring, paint and lighting throughout. Renovation | KPC Homes Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 194 E 20TH Av Riley Park |
Exterior alterations to this existing 3 unit multiple conversion dwelling to replace the stucco cladding on the lower portion of the exterior facade only due to water ingress, no other work proposed. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2020-01-16 | 6416 Main St Sunset |
6418 Main St Interior alterations to provide improvements and a change of use from Fitness Centre Class 1 (D occupancy) to Retail Store for a new Retail Store tenant at 6418 Main St on the ground floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Install partition wall and electrical work. OK for field review per City staff. Note: Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,500 |
| 2020-01-16 | 1530 W 6TH Av 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. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for Sips per City staff: S&A BP-2019-004590, Demo BP-2019-04586 S&A BP-2019-004591, Demo BP-2019-04588 S&A BP-2019-004592, Demo BP-2019-04587 Renovation Demolition Commercial | Matcon Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-01-16 | 886 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-4920 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 | — |
| 2020-01-16 | 1530 W 6TH Av 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. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for Sips per City staff: S&A BP-2019-004590, Demo BP-2019-04586 S&A BP-2019-004591, Demo BP-2019-04588 S&A BP-2019-004592, Demo BP-2019-04587 Renovation Demolition Commercial | Matcon Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-01-16 | 5916 Chester St Sunset |
SALVAGE AND ABATEMENT PERMIT Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-01-16 | 1530 W 6TH Av 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. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for Sips per City staff: S&A BP-2019-004590, Demo BP-2019-04586 S&A BP-2019-004591, Demo BP-2019-04588 S&A BP-2019-004592, Demo BP-2019-04587 Renovation Demolition Commercial | Matcon Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-01-15 | 2940 Horley St Renfrew-Collingwood |
2 FD + Detached Garage To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($623,750.00) with detached garage at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in Rear Yard, int. component(s) located at ½ storey in closets for both units. New build | applicant withheld (individual) | $623,750 |
| 2020-01-14 | 1625 Franklin St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00839 To construct a 7 storey industrial building (mini storage warehouse) on this existing site. Note: This application is reviewed under VBBL 2014. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $9,066,501 |
| 2020-01-14 | 1110 Howe St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to 105 washrooms between the 3rd and 7th floors of the existing hotel building on this site. Ok for Field Review per City staffit is required at time of field review inspection. Energy Upgrade Selected: HVAC - Clean and balance all air systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation HVAC Commercial | Jemlor Construction Inc | $1,600,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 5855 St. George St Sunset |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites located in the basement, an attached garage providing 1 interior parking space and a detached garage providing 2 interior parking spaces and vehicular access from St. George street. 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7946222 2- No strata titling permitted 3- No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Ambleside Developments Ltd | $1,297,500 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2210 Mcmullen Av Arbutus Ridge |
DUPLEX 2 STOREY 2FD + SS + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suites located in the Basement ($1,076,040.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and with an open parking space beside, all having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7927177 2.\tRev #1: A/C Units (2) proposed New build Secondary suite | Whitestone Management Ltd | $1,076,040 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2665 Renfrew St Renfrew-Collingwood |
2665 Renfrew St Interior alterations to change office, classroom, and lab layout in this existing school building. Scope of work includes new lab and rooftop exhaust fan on roof, new exterior door at grade. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $898,500 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2290 Blenheim St Kitsilano |
Reconstruction, addition and change of use to this existing one-family dwelling to convert to a 3 storey multiple conversion strata dwelling building containing two dwelling units and to construct a new detached one car garage with surface parking slab at the rear of this corner flanking with lane site. DWELLING TO BE SPRINKLERED TO NFPA 13D Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $850,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 188 E 63RD Av Sunset |
To construct a 2-storey two-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. - No Bar/sink proposed. - A/C unit proposed in Crawl Space. - This building has been designed under Part 5 of the VBBL #10908 (2014). New build | Elysium Homes | $850,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 448 E 10TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar with a detached 2 car garage, at the rear providing 2 surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7949670 3- No bar sink proposed 4- A/C unit proposed in the rear New build Secondary suite | Royal Columbia Developement Corp | $769,750 |
| 2020-01-14 | 747 E 60TH Av Sunset |
To construct a 2-storey two-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. - No Bar/sink proposed. - A/C unit proposed in Rear Yard. New build | GB Holdings Ltd | $704,195 |
| 2020-01-14 | 200 Burrard St Downtown |
#1900 Per City staffoffice tenant at office unit #1900 on the 11th floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes demolition of a portion of partition wall, refinishing of space with carpet, paint and wall base and relocation of electrical and communications pac poles. OK for field review per City staff Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $390,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 112 W 6TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing 2-storey vacant Production studio (F2) in this existing industrial building on the site. Scope of work is to RE&RE windows, to install an overhead convenience door, to install cantilevered canopy at rear of the building, remove portion of an existing parapet wall on the front (north elevation) OK for DB for exterior alteration as per City staffr A. Wroblewski on Sept 9, 2019 **overtime requested** (Paid: Oct. 21/19) NOTE: the 2014 VBBL applies to this application. Revision #2 (May 25, 2021): EKOS Redevelopments Inc. takes over as General Contractor. Sun tunnel skylight has ben changed to a regular skylight. Some minor interior partition changes, plus wall types P1a now has wood studs. Prefabricated wall types P3 & P3a added. Exterior wall type W1 has been upgrades with insulation. Mullions revised on window types W5 & W8. Door types D5 & D7 deleted. Interior doors revised as part of the prefabricated wall systems. Panic bars deleted on doors D-100, D-115, & D-221. Middle handrail deleted at exterior front steps. Walls and doors on WC2 & Stair 1 at 2nd floor kept to match existing conditions. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2506 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
Construction of a new 2-storey one family infill building with one car attached garage (serving infill building) and one surface parking space at the rear of the site having vehicular access from the lane. New build Secondary suite | Lockwell Construction Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 7008 Balmoral St Victoria-Fraserview |
Interior alterations to upgrade the existing fire alarm system to this existing 2-storey multiple dwelling building to meet the requirements of CAN/ULC-S524 and to fire stop in association with installing the fire alarm system and sprinkler system. Note: a separate permit is required for the sprinkler system Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $290,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 522 E 10TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To construct a new two-storey infill one-family dwelling with an attached garage providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Proposal is for a non-strata infill building at the rear of the site. The infill will be kept as rental. New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $250,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 3108 W 31ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building with an attached garage providing 2 interior parking spaces + 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 | Kinship Construction Ltd | $224,750 |
| 2020-01-14 | 7980 Prince Edward St Sunset |
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. No Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $221,500 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2813 W Broadway Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00222 & DP-2018-01079 Interior alterations and addition of 334 sq. ft. at the existing mezzanine level thereby creating a 2nd storey in this existing Beauty & Wellness (Dona Lucia Esthetics Salon) (Group D) suite located at 2813 W Broadway in the existing mixed use commercial building. Maximum 60 person occupant load. Refer to AL-2018-00271. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $206,400 |
| 2020-01-14 | 1397 Laburnum St Kitsilano |
To permit exterior alterations to this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work to include: Remove and replace the exterior siding on the south elevation. Replacing the cladding with new rainscreened system. OK for Field Review as per City staff.2019 Renovation | no contractor listed | $188,800 |
| 2020-01-14 | 8898 Heather St Marpole |
#104 Interior alterations to provide improvements and a change of use from Wood Products Manufacturing with ancillary Office to Workshop with ancillary Office at unit #104 on the ground and mezzanine level of this industrial building on this site. OK for field review per City staff. Notes: 1. Building is not sprinklered 2. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 5855 St. George St Sunset |
Deconstruction Permit 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 Deconstruction Contractor: JB Site Works Inc. Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2900 E 44TH Av Killarney |
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 Environmental Consulting. Related to DP-2019-00544. NOTE: RETAIN EAST END OF EXISTING SCHOOL. Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-01-14 | 1176 Burnaby St West End |
Seismic upgrade to this existing 12 storey residential rental building (Building 1): to improve the lateral load resistance capacity of the existing building to 70% of the requirements specified in Part 4 of the VBBL No10908, 2014. Fire alarm upgrade, partial upgrade to high building requirements and to provide provisions for future installation of emergency generator, fire pump, and sprinkler system. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Kanin Construction Management Inc | — |
| 2020-01-13 | 1280 Seymour St Downtown |
To construct a 12-storey Social Services Centre for Covenant House consisting of: 1st storey - Storage and parking 2nd to 4th storeys - Office and amenity 5th storey - Dining area with Commercial Kitchen - Class 1 6th to 10th storeys - Sleeping rooms, 40 in total 11th storey - Staff lounge and office space 12th storey - Partially covered occupied roof deck. The site has 4 parking spaces and 1 loading space all directly accessed from the lane. Class 1 Cooking (Grease-Laden Vapours): 1. Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). 2. Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). New build Roofing Commercial | Vanmar Constructors 1089 Inc | $17,200,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 2280 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alteration and a change of use and Major Occupancy Classification of unit 2268 Kingsway (93.2m2) from restaurant (A2) to office (D) and to combine all first floor units (2268, 2280 and 2298 Kingsway) into a single office unit (D) in this existing 2-storey building. Scope of work includes returning the 2nd floor office to office shell (D) and to install fire alarm system through the entire building. Note: 1. The permit application is reviewed under the requirements of VBBL 2014. 2. Separate permit is required for Tenant Improvement of the 2nd floor office shell. Both first and the 2nd floor are one single tenancy. Revision 1- January 25, 2021 1- Modification to the entrance ramp 2- Addition of rated drywall at exit stairs 3- Modification to floor layout at Grid Line 1-2 4- Modification to first floor ceiling layout 5- remove mechanical shaft on 2nd floor Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,000,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 545 E 22ND Av Riley Park |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($1,077,000) with two secondary suites in the basement and a surface parking and detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 3 parking spaces total and having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Non-stratification covenant registered under CA7946310 2. A/C units proposed in the rear 3. Rev #1: bar sink proposed, in west unit rec room New build Secondary suite | PD Moore Homes Inc | $1,077,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1907 W 62ND Av Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement/cellar with an attached garage to LWH and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 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 CA7736551 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Proposed bar sink in Basement 4- A/C unit proposed on Second Floor and rear yard New build Secondary suite | JBI Development Ltd | $1,076,632 |
| 2020-01-13 | 3095 E 1ST Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($711, 818.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, and one surface parking, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build | PD Moore Homes Inc | $711,818 |
| 2020-01-13 | 845 W 17TH Av South Cambie |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($697,000) located in the cellar Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: parking is provided under the laneway house permit DB-2019-02672 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7577436 2- No strata titling permitted 3- proposed bar sink in cellar 4- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | Double Star Enterprises Ltd. | $697,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1040 W Georgia St West End |
Lobby - Ground Floor and Second Floor Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvement to the lobby on the ground and second floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes removal and adding new walls on ground floor, new floor finishes, electrical work, new guardrails on second floor and exterior work to remove and relocate the entry doors. OK for DB per City staffember 20, 2019 Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $610,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 845 Hornby St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to provide improvements including new millwork at the existing Liaison Room at this existing Wedgewood Restaurant dba. Bacchus Lounge And Restaurant, and to provide new mechanical equipment in the existing Doghouse at this existing Wedgewood Hotel & Spa commercial building. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $550,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 3161 W 10TH Av Kitsilano |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement/cellar with a open pad parking surface, at the rear providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7297346 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Proposed bar sink in Rec Room 4- A/C unit proposed in the rear yard & Upper Floor Plan New build Secondary suite | Square Nine Builders Inc | $494,598 |
| 2020-01-13 | 2028 E 42ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suite located in the cellar with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and an open parking pad,providing a total of 3 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7994848 2- No strata titling permitted 3- A/C units proposed 4- No Bar sinks New build Secondary suite | Jingda Construction Ltd | $417,498 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1710 Bayshore Drive Downtown |
#1303 - Interior alterations to this existing dwelling unit to provide improvements for the existing owner by reconfiguring the layout of partition walls and updating the kitchen and bath areas in this existing multiple dwelling building. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Ok for field review per City staff Renovation | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1907 W 62ND Av Kerrisdale |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an attached garage to LWH and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 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 CA7736551 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit located New build Secondary suite | JBI Development Ltd | $224,765 |
| 2020-01-13 | 845 W 17TH Av South Cambie |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($158,897.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 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 CA7577436 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4. A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | Double Star Enterprises Ltd. | $158,898 |
| 2020-01-13 | 2270 E 52ND Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Interior alterations to remove the non-bearing walls, renovate the kitchen, bathroom and to replace windows and doors on the 2nd floor of this existing one family dwelling on this site. REUP form prepared by: Scott Silverthorn (Capture Energy) [contact removed] EnerGuide Assessment File #7923D00167 OK for field review as per City staffER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Renovation Windows Plumbing | VGC Vancouver General Contractors Inc | $49,205 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1110 Denman St West End |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new retail - limited food tenant - Café Portrait (max. 16 seats) at this existing 2-storey commercial building on this site. Scope of work: removal of char broiler, griddle and fryer; modification of dinning and service counter area. 1) Existing hood and 6-burner range to remain at existing location. 2) Installation of new soup kettle, espresso machine, convection oven, and food warmer. Notes: - Okay for Field Review per City staffted. 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 - Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Mechanical Review Notes: - Class 2 Cooking operation (Steam and Heat Removal). - Post a sign on the hood, "Cooking causing grease-laden vapours is not allowed Exhaust system is designed for steam and heat removal only". *****This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908).***** Renovation Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1825 Haro St West End |
Elevator upgrade, Interior alterations to provide elevator upgrades to two (2) elevators at the existing 12-storey multiple dwelling building (Group C) on this site for CSA-B44 upgrade. Scope of work: - Install a Dedicated Detection and Recall System (DDRS). - Install smoke detectors at elevator lobbies, machine room and shaft, tied to DDRS. Notes: - Related permits: EP-2019-08840 and AL-2019-00219 accepted Renovation | Action Electric Ltd | $15,600 |
| 2020-01-13 | 16 E Cordova St Downtown |
10 E Cordova Interior alterations for new retail food tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes validate removal of partition wall and washroom in this suite. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Reviewed pursuant to VBBL 2019 Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1069 W 52ND Av Oakridge |
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: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 2209 E 2ND Av Grandview-Woodland |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required. Demolition | Archway Construction Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 1907 W 62ND Av Kerrisdale |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 2239 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations to add a new 155.0 sf outdoor patio with 12 seats on the ground floor of this existing Restaurant Class-1 (Kings Cafe) along Kingsway of this existing mixed-use residential and commercial building. Total Occupant Load = max 50 persons (35 inside seats + 3 staff + 12 seats on this private patio) Sch-B Arch. submitted by U. Aziz. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Building Review Branch Note: - Permanent sign with the occupant loads of the inside and patio must be located in a conspicuous location. Renovation Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2020-01-13 | 250 E 54TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-04904 For Demolition permit DB-2019-04905 QP : Tarlochan Sunar Company : MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | — |