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Vancouver building permits, week of 20 January 2020

The City of Vancouver issued 108 building permits between 20 and 26 January 2020, worth $16.2M in all. Renovation led with 62 permits, then demolition with 32 and new build with 10. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.

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Renovation62
Demolition32
New build10
Deck1
Addition1
Garage or shed1
Commercial1
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All 108 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2020-01-24 777 Dunsmuir St
Downtown
ROOF DECK ON THE 4TH STOREY Building Permit for DP-2019-00128 Exterior alterations on the roof deck on the 4th storey [amenity accessible from both 4th floor of Pacific Centre Mall (Holt Renfrew) and #300 of the existing office tower] of this existing commercial/retail building on this site, including addition of a basketball court, seating area, planters and decorative fences and removal of a tennis court and relocation of an existing tennis court. Scope of work includes installing two new fire alarm cone speakers and strobe lights. Deck Commercial Chandos Construction $1,806,408
2020-01-24 403 E Kent Av North
Sunset
Tenant Improvement for Unit #6 Interior alterations and a change of use from Wholesale Class - A (Group F2) to Warehouse/Storage in conjunction with General Office (Lush Manufacturing) (Group F2) for this existing warehouse space on this site. Scope of work to include rebuilding new office space at 23%, new bathrooms (1 universal and 4 men/women), New Showers (1 regular , 1 Accessible), new bike storage, kitchen and lounge, electrical, plumbing, and sprinkler work. No work permitted in remaining Warehouse/storage space. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $750,000
2020-01-24 1515 E Broadway
Grandview-Woodland
Exterior alterations to provide building envelope repair on the North elevation and a small section on the East Elevation at this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to include Re&Re stucco cladding, Existing windows to be removed and re-installed and Re&Re balcony membrane on North and partial East elevations. Notes: - OK for DB per City staff existing materials color. - Existing windows will be removed and reinstalled. - 4" Restrictor would be installed for all openable windows (except for bedrooms) as per City staff.3.1.19. - Review under VBBL 2014 - Partial East elevation envelope repair completed under BU459957 Renovation Windows West Coast Building Restoration Inc $324,051
2020-01-24 282 W 46TH Av
Oakridge
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building ($200,750) with an attached garage and an open parking pad providing 2 parking spaces 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 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tNo A/C unit proposed 3.\tNo bar sink proposed in cellar New build Secondary suite New Galaxy Building & Development Ltd $200,750
2020-01-24 323 Jervis St
Downtown
#1101 Per the 2019 VBBL, Interior alterations to re-instate enclosed balcony and other improvements throughout this unit #1101 on the 11th floor in this exiting multiple dwelling building. L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for washroom fan(s)\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\t Renovation HVAC Plumbing Eyco Building Group Ltd $150,000
2020-01-24 780 W 15TH Av
Fairview
3118 Willow Street - To permit interior alterations to this existing unit in this existing multiple dwelling unit building on this site. Scope to include: Removing a non-load bearing wall in the kitchen and in the master bathroom. New kitchen cabinets, appliances and fixtures. Updates to cabinets and fixtures in bathroom. Cosmetic upgrades throughout suite. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 This permit has been Reviewed and Issued under the 2019 VBBL Note: 1. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Replace washroom baseboard with in-floor radient system 2. Building is not sprinklered Renovation HVAC Plumbing Secure Biometrics Corp $85,000
2020-01-24 650 W 41ST Av
Oakridge
#443 - Mall Level Interior alterations and change of use from Retail to General Office to be used as a temporary presentation centre (gallery) for the Oakridge Development in unit #443 in this existing Oakridge Mall for a limited period of time expiring on January 24, 2021. Scope of work: per City staffture and relocate existing ceiling fixture. TENANT: Westbank Projects Corp. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $60,000
2020-01-24 1372 E 63RD Av
Sunset
To permit exterior and interior alterations and to change the use to a one family dwelling with a secondary suite. Scope of work to include: Layout changes to the basement to be modified to create a secondary suite, remove the interconnecting stairs. Main floor updates to add one additional bathroom, increase the size of the kitchen and add a computer room and laundry. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 This permit is issued under the 2019 VBBL Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing Gill's Construction Ltd $50,000
2020-01-24 189 W 46TH Av
Oakridge
To permit interior alterations and to change the use to a one family dwelling + secondary suite. Existing 2 car garage to remain at rear with access from the lane. Scope of work to include: Renovating interior to add a suite in the rear portion of the main floor. Adding two powder room to the main suite, converting one bathroom to two bathrooms on the second floor and doing some changes to some existing closets. Add 2 new windows on the East Elevation main floor. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 This work has been designed to VBBL 2014 189 W 46th Av - One Dwelling ( south portion of 1st floor and 2nd floor) 187 W 46th Av - Secondary Suite (north portion of 1st floor) Note: \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 1\tNo strata-titling will be permitted. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 2\tAn annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 3\tInstall 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. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 4\tInstall Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t REUP submitted per City staffde in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law. Blower door air sealing, attic, and windows upgrade as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. \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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Secondary suite Windows Plumbing no contractor listed $50,000
2020-01-24 5252 Victoria Drive
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing ancillary retail store to gas station - split island on this site. Exterior changes to remove the triangular structure. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $30,000
2020-01-24 1339 E 41ST Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
interior and exterior alterations to this existing one family dwelling scope of work : remove illegal addition at rear and restore the dwelling to a one family dwelling Renovation Energy Upgrade Proposal provided by Navdeep Dhaliwal [contact removed] Addition Renovation no contractor listed $25,000
2020-01-24 339 E 63RD Av
Sunset
Alterations and change of use of this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling and secondary suite. This permit is for alterations 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. Scope of work: New plumbing fixtures (ktichen, bathroom, laundry), electrical panel, new bathroom, new kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans, new window. Remove portion of work without permit deck. REUP prepared by: Doug Martin (AmeriSpec Inspection Services) [contact removed] EnerGuide File #: 2280D52689 OK for field review per City staff: - No strata-titling permitted. - This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL. - Dedicated firefighting access path to be maintained at all times. - Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law. Building envelope air sealing and upgrading attic insulation are required. - Increase in project value at discretion of District Building Inspector will require upgrading of attic insulation as per Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 VBBL. *** THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Revision No. 1 - April 6, 2020 - revise laundry room - 2nd bedroom added - install washer/dryer in kitchen - relocate closet/door in bedroom - relocate bedroom window on west elevation Renovation Secondary suite Deck Windows Plumbing Electrical no contractor listed $18,000
2020-01-24 386 E 35TH 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 AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD $15,000
2020-01-24 1749 E 14TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
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). Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition ON TIME EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION LTD $15,000
2020-01-24 4208 John St
Riley Park
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – 604 Deconstruction (2017) Ltd This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition 604 Deconstruction (2017) Ltd $15,000
2020-01-24 4961 Dunbar St
Dunbar-Southlands
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 Demo Contractor Bestway Excavating & Demolition 2008 Ltd. Demolition no contractor listed $15,000
2020-01-24 1009 W 10TH Av
Fairview
#6 - Interior alterations only to provide residential dwelling improvements at unit #6 on the ground floor of this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' Multiple Dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes: removal of wall between kitchen and living room and reducing the size of the closet adjacent to the entrance to the suite. Renovation no contractor listed $8,500
2020-01-24 438 Terminal Av
Strathcona
Interior alterations to provide improvements to suite# 560 on the 5th floor of this existing School - University/College tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. REVISION #1- change in ceiling type from dropped T-bar to GWB, to maintain smoke barrier. - Add General Contractor info: Mike Hamel c/o Topline Projects Ltd. - Increase project value from $5,000 to $7,500. OK for field review per City staff: 1. This permit ireplaces BU461617 2. ASHRAE not required Renovation Commercial TLC Topline Projects Ltd $7,500
2020-01-24 265 E 15TH Av
Mount Pleasant
#114 Interior alterations to provide improvements and to alter layout in this existing dwelling unit on the ground floor of the existing 3-storey multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes the removal of non-loadbearing walls, and addition of various light fixtures throughout. OK for Field Review per City staff. This building is not sprinklered. Renovation no contractor listed $3,500
2020-01-24 3595 Puget Drive
Dunbar-Southlands
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-04951 For Demolition permit BP-2019-04952 QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, CRSP Company: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —
2020-01-24 4688 W 4TH Av
West Point Grey
SALVAGE AND ABATEMENT PERMIT **NOTE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARCEL : No ground disturbance** Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-24 5750 Athlone St
Oakridge
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition JBI Development Ltd —
2020-01-24 1265 E 26TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition Goldenland Construction Inc —
2020-01-24 3197 E 3RD Av
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-23 210 Abbott St
Downtown
Interior alterations only to the 2nd and 3rd floors of this existing Municipally Designated Heritage B, SRA designated, multiple dwelling building to renovate the washrooms in all sleeping and housekeeping units (replacing all tubs with showers, replacing sinks in same location). Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Black & McDonald Limited $1,753,000
2020-01-23 4094 W 30TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family ($1,087,500.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in Rear Yard beneath entry deck, Interior component located on 2nd floor beneath stair landing. 3.\tBar sink located in Cellar at Games room. New build Mercia Construction Ltd $1,087,500
2020-01-23 3002 Grant St
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling w/ a 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 CA7774194 - No strata titling permitted. - Bar/Sink proposed in Rec Room area. - A/C unit proposed in the Rear Yard. New build Secondary suite ARSH Construction Ltd $745,000
2020-01-23 3765 W 16TH Av
West Point Grey
2 STOREY 1FD + SS To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($719,250.00) with proposed 2 car detached garage having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.**COVENANT TO BE REGISTERED WITH LTO AND PROVIDED TO COV PRIOR TO FORMS INSPECTION** 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in rear yard sunken patio, int. component in located 2nd floor closet. New build Secondary suite Era Enterprise Ltd $719,250
2020-01-23 2106 Musqueamview St
Kitsilano
2106 Trutch St Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to the main, second and third floors including removing floor area on the second floor to provide a new covered porch area, remove sunroom on the third floor for new deck and provide new second floor access from the east side yard for this existing two family dwelling on this corner flanking no lane site. Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA-13D requirements. Renovation Deck Rembrandt Renovations Ltd $500,000
2020-01-23 505 Burrard St
Downtown
#1840 - Interior alterations to demise unit #1830 into two units. Unit #1840 is newly created to provide improvements for new office tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Remove and install partition walls, millwork, finishes, plumbing and electrical work. Field Review approved per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Reotech Construction Ltd $200,000
2020-01-23 3765 W 16TH Av
West Point Grey
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($184,362.50) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\t**COVENANT TO BE REGISTERED WITH LTO AND PROVIDED TO COV PRIOR TO FORMS INSPECTION** 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite Era Enterprise Ltd $184,362
2020-01-23 6581 Berkeley St
Victoria-Fraserview
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. - No A/C unit proposed. New build Secondary suite New Design Homes Ltd $174,000
2020-01-23 3003 Graveley 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 CA7774194. - No strata titling permitted. - No A/C unit proposed. New build Secondary suite ARSH Construction Ltd $170,250
2020-01-23 1630 Burnaby St
West End
Interior alterations to all suites including new kitchen and bathroom cabinets (kitchen and bathroom layout to remain unchanged) and washer/dryer and hallway closets. This project is related to AL-2019-00239. Washer/dryer installed under BP-2018-02262. Renovation Plumbing no contractor listed $168,000
2020-01-23 2822 Charles St
Hastings-Sunrise
Interior alterations to convert approx. 532 s.f. crawlspace to habitable space in the basement of this existing one-family dwelling on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation no contractor listed $80,000
2020-01-23 3624 W 4TH Av
Kitsilano
Interior alterations for new retail tenant (Watermatters) on the 1st storey at 3622 W 4th Av in this existing 2 storey, Multiple Dwelling/Retail Building. Scope of work: new desks, cabinets, counters, sinks and new lighting in showroom area. OK for Field Review per City staff: Fire-stopping details may be required to be determined by District Building Inspector. Building is not Sprinklered Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $70,000
2020-01-23 2477 Carolina St
Mount Pleasant
Interior alterations to repair the water damage in this existing Hair Salon (595 E Broadway) on the ground floor in this existing mixed use building on this site. OK for field review as per City staffrmine if Sprinkler Permit required at time of field review inspection Exempt from Energy Upgrade - Project (Fire, Flood, Leak) per City staff Renovation Commercial Northwest Oakwood Developments Inc $65,000
2020-01-23 2659 Adanac St
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a detached 12' x 21' accessory building (garage) at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling to provide 1 parking space having vehicular access from the rear lane. OK for SIPs as per City staff: 1. Garage roof drainage to 2'x2'x12' rock pit. Revision No. 1 - June 22, 2020 To add transom window on west elevation of garage To add planter box to south elevation of garage To add a step on north elevation of house Garage or shed Roofing Commercial applicant withheld (individual) $52,800
2020-01-23 20 W 12TH Av
Mount Pleasant
To alter and convert the existing two-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling with a secondary suite. The first storey of the existing 3-storey building is converted to a secondary suite. Scope of work includes upgrading the suite separation and the handrails and guardrails at interior and exterior stairs. Note: - Contractor shall have valid business license. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** Rev#1 - May 29, 2020. - C. Fong (reviewed during COVID-19) - Add slip-resistant material to all treads of the rear exterior stair. - Existing interior stair to have continuous handrail on each side and a 3'-6" ht. guard wall. Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $30,900
2020-01-23 1720 Rupert St
Hastings-Sunrise
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing ancillary retail store to gas station - split island on this site. Exterior changes to remove the triangular structure. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $30,000
2020-01-23 735 E 31ST Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
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). Note: Green Demolition Conditions Apply; 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required. Demolition Hard Leaf Excavation $15,000
2020-01-23 5165 Fairmont St
Renfrew-Collingwood
Exterior alterations to validate new blue hardi siding and re&re windows of this existing 1 storey + basement one-family dwelling building on site. OK for field review as per City staff REUP Exempted as per City staff Renovation Windows no contractor listed $15,000
2020-01-23 4094 W 30TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
DEMOLITION Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD (Harpreet Sidu) - [contact removed] Demolition AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD $15,000
2020-01-23 4350 W 2ND Av
West Point Grey
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-04928 For Demolition permit BP-2019-04929 QP: Harvey Wong Company: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition Octiscapes Site Services Ltd —
2020-01-23 5824 Chester St
Sunset
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition GB Holdings Ltd —
2020-01-23 3966 W Broadway
West Point Grey
New QP: Peter R. Van Bakel Company: BCQP Consultants Inc. Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2020-00107 For Demolition permit DB-2020-00108 QP : Norman Richardson Company : Norric Consulting Demolition East West Excavating Ltd —
2020-01-23 4612 Angus Drive
Shaughnessy
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-05212 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Terry (Tarlochan) Sunar,MCA Environmental Consulting Inc., [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-23 5674 Chester St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-05030 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-22 7378 Muirfield Drive
Victoria-Fraserview
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 Brillion Homes Ltd $225,000
2020-01-22 555 Seymour St
Downtown
Interior alterations to convert three parking space into an accessible ramp on P1 level of this existing commercial building on this site. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $225,000
2020-01-22 648 E Hastings St
Strathcona
648 E Hastings Street Interior alterations to change the use from retail to office with ancillary retail for new tenant (MissionPossible) in this existing one storey building on this site. Scope of work: remove interior walls, revised universal washrooms lay out. REVISION #1-New pony wall and door, new fixed window in drywall, new shared office and storage room, enclose staff lounge, existing bathroom wall to remain, re-enclose mechanical room (drywall and door), new t-bar ceiling and fixtures, ASHRAE reviewed, increase value by $10,000 (now $40,000 Project Value). Feb.19/20 jm Renovation Windows Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2020-01-22 3250 Macdonald St
Arbutus Ridge
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing ancillary retail store to gas station - split island on this site. Exterior changes to remove the triangular structure. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $30,000
2020-01-22 4615 Arbutus St
Arbutus Ridge
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing ancillary retail store to gas station - split island on this site. Exterior changes to remove the triangular structure. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $30,000
2020-01-22 3464 Tanner St
Renfrew-Collingwood
CF-2019-012812 - Exterior and interior alterations to change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with a secondary suite on this site. Scope of work includes to relocate the front door entrance from north to east side, construct a 4'x8' landing and 6'x8' sunken patio on the south side and remove an unauthorized kitchen in the basement OK for field review as per City staff(west portion of the basement and 1st storey) 3466 Tanner St - Secondary Suite (east portion of the basement) Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted. - 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 - Upgrade work under Part 11 (based on value of work – energuide related Part 11.2.1.4.) - Ceiling height to be a min. 6ft 6" over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes Renovation Basement Secondary suite no contractor listed $15,000
2020-01-22 550 W Broadway
Fairview
#606 & #626 - 550 W Broadway To provide interior alterations and a change of use for first tenant improvements of two units from office to trade/vocational school in conjunction with beauty and wellness centre in this existing building on this site. Work to include combine two units into one unit through an interconnecting folding door. Related to DP-2019-00896 School Arts-Self Improvement is an A2 occupancy - this unit has been approved as a D occupancy as it meets the requirements of 3.1.2.6 (maximum occupant load 30 people). A permanent sign is required to be place near the suite principle entrance indicate occupant load of 19 persons and does not exceed 30 persons. Processed through CRC Ok for Field Review as per City staffE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019****** Renovation Signage Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2020-01-22 1406 W 40TH Av
Shaughnessy
Interior alterations only and a change of use to an One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite. Related to Board of Variance Z35604. OK for field review as per City staff. This permit has been issued under the requirements 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 Secondary suite no contractor listed $10,000
2020-01-22 503 E Pender St
Strathcona
#2 - 488 Jackson Av Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing townhouse unit #2 on the ground floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to change the utility room into a washroom. OK for field review per City staff: 1. Building is not sprinklered 2. Energy trigger chosen; L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Renovation Precise Plumbing & Heating Inc $6,000
2020-01-22 245 E Pender St
Strathcona
2nd floor Interior alterations on the 2nd floor of Municipally Designated retail/office building to enlarge an existing storage room for a new transformer and construct two electrical closets for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. Energy exemption: H-frame removal project. Renovation Electrical Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $4,600
2020-01-22 400 Main St
Strathcona
Mezzanine Interior alterations on the 2nd floor of Heritage B Financial Institution office building to use an existing mezzanine storage room for a new electrical room for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. Energy exemption: H-frame removal project. Renovation Electrical Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $4,200
2020-01-22 232 E Hastings St
Strathcona
rear of building Exterior alterations to provide an outdoor electrical equipment at the rear of this existing retail building for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. Energy exemption: H-frame removal project. Renovation Electrical Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $4,000
2020-01-22 254 E Hastings St
Strathcona
rear of building Exterior alterations to install outdoor electrical equipment at the rear of this existing Theatre building for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. OK for DB per City staff: H-frame removal project. Renovation Electrical Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $4,000
2020-01-22 264 E Hastings St
Strathcona
rear of building Exterior alterations to add a transformer and an outdoor equipment enclosure at the rear of this existing restaurant building for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. Energy exemption: H-frame removal project. Renovation Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $4,000
2020-01-22 251 E Pender St
Strathcona
basement Interior alterations to this existing Municipally Designated Heritage building approved for retail/office to provide a new electrical room in the basement for the BC Hydro "H" frame elimination project. Energy exemption: H-frame removal project. Renovation Electrical Commercial Advanco Electric Ltd $3,200
2020-01-22 656 W Broadway
Fairview
Interior alteration to remove non-loadbearing partition walls and mill work to create a shell space in this existing restaurant. Note: Building Permit required for any future tenant Note: WWOP additions are to be reviewed in future TI Okay for field review as per City staffenergy checklist will be required with application for tenant improvement permit. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $2,000
2020-01-22 2925 E 54TH Av
Killarney
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-22 3429 Oxford St
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition NRB Contracting Ltd —
2020-01-22 3346 E 8TH Av
Hastings-Sunrise
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition Dhinsa Ventures Corp —
2020-01-21 2015 E 41ST Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Interior alterations and change of use of this existing Retail (Shell) to a FTI Financial Institution (general office) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: - install new interior partition walls, doors, millwork, and equipment - Mechanical system, plumbing fixture, sprinkler and electrical work - New washrooms include accessible washroom *REVISION #1 Oct. 15/20 mk - replace Night Deposit Closet at Rm137 ATM rm as per City staff/Print as per City staff UW, to avoid base building conduit & rebar underneath. - Switch sink & toilet location at Rm 129 WC02, to avoid base building conduit & rebar underneath. - Move mop sink location at Rm 128B MOP, to avoid base building conduit & rebar underneath. - Increase project value from $750,000. to $755,000. - No change to RCP OK for Field Review per City staff: Storefront glazing to remain clear and unobstructed. \t\t\t\t Separate permits will be required for signs and/or awnings.\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t Renovation Plumbing Electrical Signage Commercial no contractor listed $750,000
2020-01-21 379 E Broadway
Mount Pleasant
Interior alterations to change of use from retail (Group E) to Health Care Office (Group D) and provide first tenant improvements to this new tenant (Dental office) on the ground floor of this existing 6 storey mixed use building on this site. Scope of work: Install interior partitions, millwork, equipment, electrical & plumbing work. OK for field review per City staffver Building Bylaw 2014 Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Seasons Contracting Ltd $300,000
2020-01-21 800 Burrard St
Downtown
7TH Floor - 800 Burrard Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for new office tenant in this existing full floor office space. Scope of work: remove interior existing walls and door, add new walls and doors create new office rooms, existing elevator and washrooms remain the same. Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd $250,000
2020-01-21 4037 W 34TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($218,000) 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 Envelope and Environmental Separation designed according to Part 5 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7308638 2- No strata titling permitted New build Secondary suite Tavan Developments Ltd $218,000
2020-01-21 2862 E 25TH Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
Exterior and interior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling with attached garage having access from the street of this existing residential dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : remove exterior rear deck stairs, doors and partition walls, new windows, exteriors and interior doors, and washroom update. OK for field review as per City staff: Building sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. REUP submitted per City staffrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law and per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. Renovation Deck Windows Plumbing applicant withheld (individual) $105,000
2020-01-21 1692 Venables St
Grandview-Woodland
Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations and change of use to "similar to" retail for new bunnies adoption and retail limited food tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls and doors, new partition walls and doors, new washrooms, and electrical and plumbing work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $100,000
2020-01-21 3245 E 54TH Av
Killarney
Exterior and interior alterations and change of use to this existing one-storey with basement one-family dwelling to convert to one-family dwelling with secondary suite with one surface level parking space and a detached two-car garage with access from the rear lane. Scope of work includes addition to lower floor, new covered deck above addition, site plan pathway reconfigured, legalization of suite. Notes: 1. Building not required to be sprinkelered at this time due to scope of work. If a revision is proposed, sprinkelers may be required if project value increases to be >50% of the replacement value of the existing house prior to the renovation. Renovation Secondary suite Deck no contractor listed $77,500
2020-01-21 1710 W 13TH Av
Fairview
#306 - 1710 W 13th Av Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #306 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes: remove partition walls, new bulkhead, washroom updates, and electrical and plumbing work. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Jared Hebb Contracting Inc $50,000
2020-01-21 2125 W 2ND Av
Kitsilano
#203 Interior alterations to bathroom in this existing residential unit on the 2nd floor of the existing 4-storey multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes re and re of bath, and repair of any drywall damaged as a result of bath removal. OK for Field Review per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Renovation no contractor listed $40,000
2020-01-21 800 Hornby St
Downtown
To erect and install 2 - 50' x 100', 1 - 20' x 15' and 2 - 10' x 10' tents and 1 - 20' x 20' stage for the Lunar Fest for a limited period of time expiring January 26, 2020. Commercial no contractor listed $19,900
2020-01-21 4009 Macdonald St
Arbutus Ridge
Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alteration to provide new cooking equipment in this existing retail limited foods space (new tenant) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: change oven from electrical to gas, adding appliances, and electrical work. Renovation Electrical Commercial Randhill Construction Ltd $15,000
2020-01-21 4002 W 31ST 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 WEST DEMOLITION SERVICE LTD $15,000
2020-01-21 3057 Penticton St
Renfrew-Collingwood
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION Demolition – Pre 1950’s To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed]) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $15,000
2020-01-21 327 W 22ND Av
Riley Park
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Contractor: Jas Dhami, Kingsman Excavating Ltd. Demo Contractor Phone Number: [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition Kingsman Excavating Ltd. $15,000
2020-01-21 2203 W 14TH Av
Kitsilano
Interior alterations to this existing two family dwelling. Scope of Work: Added floor space to open to below areas on second floor. Renovation no contractor listed $12,000
2020-01-21 2815 Fraser St
Mount Pleasant
Interior alterations to remove the unauthorized Secondary Suite, reinstate the interconnecting stairs, restore the storage rooms, furnace room, and the laundry area, and exterior alterations to provide a new 2'-0" wide by 2'-3" high window at the west elevation at 2817 Fraser Street at this existing Two-Family Dwelling building. Note: Renovation Energy Upgrade Proposal (REUP) is not required for the removal of the unauthorized Secondary Suite and restoration to what was approved under BP212776 as per City staff. OK to provide new 2'-0" wide by 2'-3" high window at west elevation as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Related CF-2018-003857 Renovation Secondary suite Windows no contractor listed $10,000
2020-01-21 7025 Macdonald St
Kerrisdale
To validate the existing outdoor patio for this existing clubhouse (Group A2) in the Southlands Riding Club. Maximum occupant load for the patio is 50 persons. Note: The occupant load of clubhouse and outdoor patio combined cannot exceed 100 persons at anytime due to washroom restriction. Processed through CRC. *****This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511).***** Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $5,000
2020-01-21 1235 W Broadway
Fairview
To permit interior alterations to this existing Health Care office. Scope of work to include: Removing minor drywall in the 3D imaging room, Adding a layer of Lead (2 Pound) and then putting drywall back up. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 Wall Type with 2 Pound Lead Accepted per City staff.2019 Energy upgrade exempt: tenant equipment, no energy components of building operation systems. *** THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Renovation Commercial David Mitchell Co Ltd $2,000
2020-01-21 6604 Fraser St
Sunset
This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2019-05220 - demolition permit Demolition Commercial Ajac Construction & Excavation Inc —
2020-01-21 61 E 53RD Av
Sunset
SALVAGE AND ABATEMENT PERMIT Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-21 6604 Fraser St
Sunset
This permit is for salvage and abatement work only; to be completed under the supervision of a Qualified Professional. DB-2019-05222 - deconstruction (75%) permit Demolition Ajac Construction & Excavation Inc —
2020-01-21 3737 Rupert St
Renfrew-Collingwood
Salvage and Abatement Demolition Commercial Bold Construction Ltd —
2020-01-20 725 Granville St
Downtown
Interior alterations to upgrade the perimeter heating system on the 2nd-15th Floors of the existing highrise commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes new heating water supply & return piping, and new mechanical equipment (heat exchanger, expansion tank, reheat coils, and vertical intake line). OK for Field Review per City staff. Renovation HVAC Commercial no contractor listed $1,440,000
2020-01-20 885 W Georgia St
Downtown
#450 - 4th Floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new full floor office tenant on the 4th floor (#450) of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors for meeting rooms, new staff kitchen, millwork, finishes, lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Charest Reporting Services Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Aura Office Environments Inc $625,000
2020-01-20 885 W Georgia St
Downtown
#500 - 5th Floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new full floor office tenant on the 5th floor (#500) of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors for meeting rooms, new staff kitchen, millwork, finishes, lighting, ceiling work, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: Charest Reporting Services Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Aura Office Environments Inc $625,000
2020-01-20 3165 E 51ST Av
Killarney
Addition/Alteration to an existing one family dwelling. Scope of work to include in basement addition of secondary suite, interior and exterior wall modifications and layout changes, new mechanical to include hot water tank, HRV and direct vent fire place. main floor changes to include new laundry room, alter bathroom, interior and exterior wall modifications and new staircase to top floor. New top floor addition. Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing no contractor listed $250,000
2020-01-20 3938 W 35TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
3938 W 35TH Ave Exterior and interior alterations to alter the basement, main and second floors of this existing one family dwelling on this site. Work to validate the existing work without permit deck Processed through CRC ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019****** Renovation Deck no contractor listed $250,000
2020-01-20 3329 E 2ND Av
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($202,465) 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. 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite Gill's Construction Ltd $202,465
2020-01-20 1066 W Hastings St
Downtown
#2110-21st floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this existing full floor general office tenant on the 21st floor (#2110) in this existing mixed use building. Scope of work per City staff: demolish some partition walls, remove doors, fixtures, appliances, flooring, millwork, electrical work, new finishes. TENANT: Canadian Mortgage Loan Services Inc. Energy trigger is exempt: BOMA BESt building Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review - Dec 23/19 Processed Thru FIT Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial Matra Construction Inc $107,658
2020-01-20 1978 Vine St
Kitsilano
Unit #224, Change of Major Occupancy Interior alterations to combine units 224 and 226, and to change their use and Major Occupancy Classification from office to School (Arts and Self Improvement) in this existing mixed use 4-storey building on this site. 1. Occupant Load is 60 Person including staff 2. The permit application is reviewed under VBBl 2014 requirements. Renovation Commercial Counterpoint Interiors Inc $100,000
2020-01-20 4331 Blenheim St
Dunbar-Southlands
Alterations to this existing 2-storey one-family dwelling. Scope of work includes renovate kitchen and bathrooms, remove chimney, update finishes throughout, rebuild existing deck to same dimensions. Energuide File #: 14Z3D00043 Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law. Building envelope air sealing and upgrading attic insulation are required. Increase in project value at discretion of District Building Inspector will require upgrading of attic insulation as per Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2019 VBBL. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Deck Plumbing Smith and Sons Developments Inc $85,000
2020-01-20 2339 Turner St
Grandview-Woodland
Interior alterations to repair sub floor and framing at 2337 on the 1st floor of this existing one family dwelling with secondary suite. Okay for Field Review per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Factory Edge Construction Ltd $65,000
2020-01-20 3477 Commercial St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
3469 Commercial Street Interior alterations and a change of use from office to retail with ancillary repair for new bicycle repair shop. Scope of work: remove interior walls, add new sink. Processed through CRC E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Ok for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $40,000
2020-01-20 1590 W 1ST Av
Fairview
#103 - Exterior alterations to this existing multiple dwelling unit #103 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to include: Remove the existing concrete membrane and replace with updated waterproofing membrane and new concrete pavers. Some updates to gravel surrounding the paving. Renovation no contractor listed $20,000
2020-01-20 4636 W 3RD Av
West Point Grey
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply : 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – GRG Demolition & Excavating Ltd (Garry Aujla) [contact removed]) Demolition GRG Demolition & Excavating Ltd $15,000
2020-01-20 4298 Kaslo St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To demolish this existing one-family dwelling on this site ($15,000). subdivision approved by J Blackmore House was built in 1955 Related Demo Permit BP-2019-05348 and S&A Permit BP-2019-05349 Demolition Parkat Singh Lehal And Jaswinder Kaur Lehal $15,000
2020-01-20 98 W 38TH Av
Riley Park
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Mash Construction [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition Mash Construction Ltd. $15,000
2020-01-20 932 E 29TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION Demolition – Pre-1910 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials with 3 Tonnes of Wood Salvage Required To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – PTL CONTRACTING LTD (Surinder Sihota) [contact removed] Demolition PTL Contracting Ltd $15,000
2020-01-20 223 W Broadway
Mount Pleasant
#107 - To permit a change of use from Office (D) to Retail (E) in this existing unit #107 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to include: Installing a some low shelving for a new cashier and for display of retail items. Two fridges for drinks to be sold. No drywall removal. OK for Field Review per City staff.2020 Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2016) Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $500
2020-01-20 6972 Butler St
Killarney
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-01-20 5335 Lanark St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2019-04875 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Tarlochan (Terry) Sunar, BSc, AScT of MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition Grand Van Homes Inc —

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