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Vancouver building permits, week of 17 February 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 89 building permits between 17 and 23 February 2020, worth $85.6M in all. Renovation led with 56 permits, then new build with 22 and demolition with 9. Downtown and Kitsilano were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 56 | |
| New build | 22 | |
| Demolition | 9 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Addition | 1 |
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All 89 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-22 | 8811 Laurel St Marpole |
Interior alterations and a change of use of a vacant shell storage warehouse suite (F2) w.ancillary office space, for a new first tenant who will occupy this suite as a motor vehicle repair shop (F2) with ancillary office space in this existing industrial building on the site. Contact: Amanda Han @ [name withheld] The 2019 VBBL will apply to this application. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 3505 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
To develop a new 2- story elementary school (Bayview) including preschool and before & after school care uses (Child Day Care Facility - Shell Only) on the 1st level with 2 accessible parking stalls and one Class A loading space accessed from 6th Avenue. Full construction Revision 1 - To address changes in M/A DP-2022-00644, scope includes: 1. Revised elevator from hydraulic lift to a machine-room-less traction elevator, results in removal of elevator machine room located on L1. 2. Revised layout of washroom to add electrical closet, no change in fixture count. 3. Revised outbuilding - relocated bike stalls to exterior storage room 121. Outbuilding reduced to garbage and recycling enclosure only. 4. Revised playground landscape design to improve accessibility per revised landscape drawings. - issued February 7, 2023 New build Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $14,500,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 6380 Nanaimo St Victoria-Fraserview |
To develop a new two storey independent Elementary School (Corpus Christi Elementary) including a Child Daycare Facility (shell only) on this site. The existing elementary school will be retained during construction and demolished following completion of the new school to accommodate a new parking lot providing a total of 86 surface parking spaces accessible from Waverly Ave. and Nanaimo St. The existing garage to be altered. Daycare and kitchen design/fit out will be under separate TI permit. Full construction Revision #1 - changes to accommodate sprinkler permit requirements and civil/mechanical revisions - issued 2020-06-18 - COVID 2019 Revision #2: addition of canopies, addition of a boiler room to the existing building (issued March 2,2021 related to DP-2020-00669 ) Revision #3: revised landscape design per DP-2020-00669. Revision #4: a small office room added within the library on the main floor and fire protection of some steel columns achieved by a cementitious spray. (issued April 14, 21) New build Demolition HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $13,000,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2627 W 35TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
**PART 5 ** To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and an open parking pad, having vehicular access from the lane. *Envelope and Environmental Separation designed according to Part 5. 1.\tA/C unit proposed in Rear Yard 2.\tBar sink located in Game Area New build | Urbanscape Project Ltd | $1,464,525 |
| 2020-02-21 | 3057 Penticton St Renfrew-Collingwood |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($856,032.50) 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 CA7670633 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed – Exterior component located on concrete pad in rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in Rec Room in Cellar New build Secondary suite | LS Developments Ltd | $856,032 |
| 2020-02-21 | 3983 W 20TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($718,750) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7641467 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tRev #2: A/C Unit proposed under deck New build Secondary suite | Kishiuchi COnstruction Ltd | $718,750 |
| 2020-02-21 | 327 W 22ND Av Riley Park |
2 STOREY 1FD + DETACHED GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($716,500.00) 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 Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tBar sink located in cellar New build | Averra Developments Inc | $716,500 |
| 2020-02-21 | 4320 NW Marine Drive West Point Grey |
Interior alteration to increase the existing washrooms from 4 men and 4 female to 4 mens' and 4 females plus two universals. The work also to include a new storage room and a duct penetration for a fan in the storage room. *Note: This project is under VBBL2014. Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $700,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2665 Waterloo St Kitsilano |
2 STOREY 1FD + LWH + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with Cellar ($693,707.00) with 1 open parking over gravel, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7936189 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tNo bar sink located in cellar New build | Nestworks Construction Ltd | $693,707 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2121 W 6TH Av Kitsilano |
Exterior Alterations to replace all windows and exterior sliding doors, and replace all guardrails and waterproofing membrane at the balconies for this existing 3-storey multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes repainting existing stucco and applying clear sealer on existing brick wall. Note: - OK to process as DB for exterior alterations as per City staff *****This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908).***** Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $677,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 3090 W 51ST Av Kerrisdale |
6701 Carnarvon Street Exterior and interior alterations to this site with existing one-family dwelling building. Scope of work: reconfigure main and upper floors lay out work includes new interior walls insulation upgrade, washrooms, windows and chimney, retaining existing cladding, full interior cosmetic gut. Sprinklers will be triggered and insulation upgrade will be to current VBBL 2014 code compliance effective R22 exterior walls, R50 attic Notes: 1. Entire building to be sprinkelered to NFPA-13D. Energy Upgrade Proposal submitted by Tao Xue of Great Vancouver Home, [contact removed] If building is getting sprinklered the water system probably needs to be upgraded even if the sewer is not triggered Renovation Windows Plumbing | Bailida Investment And Development Group Ltd | $625,496 |
| 2020-02-21 | 656 E 13TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To alter and convert this existing character one-family dwelling to a multiple conversion dwelling containing two dwelling units with a detached garage at the rear, providing two parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. Pre-Permit checklist submitted by SCOTT SILVERTHORN of CAPTURE ENERGY [contact removed] Renovation Garage or shed | 0985649 BC Ltd | $600,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 932 E 29TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($592.417.20) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7806675 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Vanterra Development Group Inc. | $592,418 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2220 Vine St Kitsilano |
Addition/Alteration to this one family dwelling. Scope of work to include the addition of a secondary suite, addition of bathroom on the main floor and 2nd floor, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and heating upgrades on the main floor and second floor, removal of interior walls and changes to the main floor to accommodate new bath and new kitchen, addition of a gas fireplace on main floor, remodel of upper floor closets, Addition of an exterior set of doors on the main floor, relocation of the lower level entry and new deck on north side. Renovation Secondary suite Deck HVAC Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $455,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2788 W 36TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($223,590.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7917375 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Kylin Construction | $223,590 |
| 2020-02-21 | 3057 Penticton St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($216,235) 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.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7670633 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | LS Developments Ltd | $216,235 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2676 Waterloo St Kitsilano |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($156,982.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space over gravel, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7936189 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Nestworks Construction Ltd | $156,982 |
| 2020-02-21 | 650 W Georgia St Downtown |
#1018 Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements of approx. 1,175 sq ft on the 10th Level (#1018) for a new General Office tenant in this existing office space in this commercial building on this site. Scope to include: Removal of entry doors and replace with new Interior Glass entry door, construct drywall and glazed interior partitions for new offices, meeting room, reception, lunchroom and IT closet. Lunchroom - Install a sink, dishwasher and new vinyl plank flooring. Reconfigure the existing HVAC, replace ceiling tiles, Fluorescent fixtures with new grid, tiles and LED fixtures throughout. Tenant: Crabtree Law OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: Energy Upgrade: E2 - Retrofit Path: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Req'd Building Sprinklered – Separate Sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work (Priority Fire - Sprinkler Contractor) Renovation HVAC Plumbing Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 5457 Dundee St Renfrew-Collingwood |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($140,500.00) 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.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | RICHTOWN CONSTRUCTION LTD | $140,500 |
| 2020-02-21 | 2333 Clark Drive Mount Pleasant |
Exterior alterations to replace all windows and patio doors on this existing 3-storey multiple dwelling building. OK for field review per City staff: 1. Energy Upgrade exempt: Voluntary Window replacement 2. New window frames and trim to match existing in colour. 3. Windows and doors to be replaced in existing rough openings only. 4. Reviewed under VBBL 2014 requirements. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1180 - 11th storey Interior alterations to provide improvements for new General Office tenant on the 11th storey (#1180) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes: new pony wall, workstations, storage room for Equipment, new Server room, new vinyl floor in kitchen and new glass partition with sliding glass doors to separate kitchen from office area. Tenant: Newcrest Red Chris Mining Limited OK for field review as per City staff: Energy Upgrade: E2 - Retrofit Path: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Req'd Building Sprinklered: District Building Inspector to determine if Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation Commercial | Sun Capital Corporate Construction Inc | $50,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 650 W Georgia St Downtown |
#710-7th floor Interior alterations to provide interior non load-bearing demolition to existing office space #710 on the 7th floor, leaving it as "shell office" space of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work per VBBL 2019 includes removal of GWB ceiling, bulkheads, lighting, HVAC, emergency lighting, etc. and also sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff: Interior Demolition Separate permit(s) and ASHRAE checklist will be required for future tenant improvements to this space. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Renovation Demolition HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $26,800 |
| 2020-02-21 | 888 Beach Av Downtown |
#405 - Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations to residential unit #405 on the 4th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes : remove partition walls, new partition walls and doors, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: Building inspector to determine on site if structural is required for partition removal. NOTE: Building sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for laundry room Renovation HVAC Electrical | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 1925 W 42ND Av Kerrisdale |
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: Canadian Excavating Ltd. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 550 Burrard St Downtown |
#1718 - 17th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the existing office tenant on the 17th floor (#1718) of this existing mixed use building. Scope of work: per City stafftion walls and a sliding door for a new phone room. TENANT: Mott MacDonald Canada Ltd. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review - Jan 27, 2020 Processed Thru FIT BOMA BESt building Renovation Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $10,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 6272 East Boulevard Kerrisdale |
Interior alterations to change of use from Office to School Arts or Self-Improvement (D) in this unit 6272 East Boulevard on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Maximum occupant load is 30 persons - low occupant load A2 per City staff.1.2.6, Vancouver Building Bylaw 2019 2. A permanent sign, with lettering not less than 50mm high with a 12mm stroke, indicating the occupant load of 30 person, must be posted near the suite's principal entrance. Renovation Signage Commercial | Raaw Development & Properties Co Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 851 Terminal Av Strathcona |
845 Terminal Ave To convert approximately 383sf of the ground floor at the front to accessory retail to be used in conjunction with the existing food and beverage manufacturing tenant in this unit. No work proposed. Okay for Field Review per City staff. ASHRAE not required (no work proposed) per City staff. Processed through CRC Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 976 E 11TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To permit interior alterations to this existing single family dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include: To remove all Non-load bearing walls in the basement and all kitchen items and convert the entire basement to storage Use only. Basement to remain as storage Use Due to ceiling height being under the minimum requirement for livability. OK for Field Review per City staff.2020 This permit has been Reviewed and Issued under the 2019 VBBL Renovation | Vanice Import & Export Ltd | $5,000 |
| 2020-02-21 | 242 E 15TH Av Mount Pleasant |
242 E 15th Interior alterations to renovate the bathroom in this existing unit 242 E 15th in this existing Heritage "C" multiple conversion dwelling containing three dwelling units. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Required energy Upgrade (L2) - SWH - Install low flow shower head in new shower per City staff. This permit is for alterations to improve the cellar bathroom ONLY. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Renovation Plumbing | Birwa Holdings Ltd | $1,500 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1199 Seymour St Downtown |
Interior alterations to remove non-load bearing walls to install a new theater room with retractable seatings, a relocated concession stand, a new VR station on the second floor with an addition of approx. 79 sf for a projection/mechanical room. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,700,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 4172 Doncaster Way Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with an attached 2 car garage, at the front providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from Doncaster Way. 1.\tA/C unit proposed in Rear Yard 2.\tBar sink located in Rec Room New build | West Coast Signature Homes Ltd | $1,426,250 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1650 Waterloo St Kitsilano |
To construct a two storey and a half, one family dwelling with a detached accessory building at the rear providing 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the street (West 1st Avenue). *Envelope and Environmental Separation designed according to Part 5. Existing house already demolished 1.\tA/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Demolition | Coastline Projects Ltd | $1,000,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 6250 Tyne St Killarney |
To construct a 2 storey with a Secondary suite located in the cellar, providing 1 surface parking space next to the LWH, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law. - Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7856403 - No strata titling permitted. - A/C proposed in Rear Yard. - No second Bar Sink proposed. New build Secondary suite | JB Pacific Homes Limited | $923,132 |
| 2020-02-20 | 595 Burrard St Downtown |
#310 - Including operational letter from Nick Joosten of Hudson Pacific Properties, date-stamped "Received" on November 18, 2019 to provide interior alterations to expand unit #310 (Retail Shell) into a portion of Bentall III (includes the Custodial storage area, mechanical service room, and washrooms) and to combine #308 (Retail Shell), retaining #310 and a change of use from Retail Shell (E) to Fitness Centre (D) at this existing mixed use building on this site. Okay for Field Review per City staffSt building Note: 1) The fitness centre is an amenity space for tenants of 595 Burrard Street only. The Fitness Centre Amenity Space is subsidiary to the Group D major occupancy classification of this building. 2) Maximum occupant load including staff = 60 People. 3) Signage is to be posted and permanently maintained in a visible location identifying "Maximum Occupant Load = 60 Persons" and "Fitness Centre for tenants of 595 Burrard only" 4) Okay for BP only per City staff) Future Building Permits and additional clearances will be required IF this space is no longer treated as an subsidiary occupancy/fitness amenity space. 6) No Business License is required as this unit is considered an amenity space. 7) Interior alterations to remove all partition walls for #310 completed under BP-2019-03086 and for #308 completed under BP-2019-03161 8) Permit application under VBBL 2014. Renovation Plumbing Signage Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $624,430 |
| 2020-02-20 | 204 Kingsway Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations and change of major occupancy from Retail (E) shell to Restaurant Class 1 (A2), to provide improvements for a new tenant at 299 E 10th Ave on the ground floor in this existing mixed use use high rise building. Work to connect kitchen exhaust (class 1 cooking) to base building ducting. Interior occupant load 118 patrons + 10 staff. Reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Revision #1 - To enlarge the proposed universal bathroom and to reconfigure the back of house area. - accepted Aug.20/20 Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $450,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
Interior alteration for tenant improvement on the 2nd and 3rd level of this existing retail store on this site. Renovation Commercial | EllisDon Corporation | $250,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 6227 Tyne St Killarney |
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 CA7856403 - No strata titling permitted. - A/C proposed in Rear Yard. New build Secondary suite | JB Pacific Homes Limited | $211,750 |
| 2020-02-20 | 485 W 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to reconfigure the amenity area on the P1 and P2 level including change the amenity work shop to an amenity exercise room and add a amenity work shop on the P2 level in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope of work includes to install two A/C units on the underground parking level. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 656 W Broadway Fairview |
Interior and exterior alternations to a new tenant on this existing restaurant space. Scope of work includes upgrading of kitchen exhaust system and new roof top unit. One class 1 cooking operation. Building Services Center Note: - OK for Façade alteration to match existing as per City staffas per City staff: "This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511)." Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1541 W Broadway Fairview |
#350 Interior alterations to provide the first tenant improvements to change approx. 2,000 sqft on the 3rd Level (#350) from Office SHELL to General Office for a new tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to include: new drywall and glass partitions to create one office, add a kitchenette with sink and millwork. Open workstations and lounge, new flooring, paint and lighting throughout. Tenant: Foresight Academy - Chelsea OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Energy Upgrade: First TI Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Concrete Cashmere Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2526 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
To construct a two-car detached garage at the rear of this existing site with one-family dwelling and secondary suite. OK for SIPs per City staff Garage or shed | Lepp Construction Inc | $35,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1985 W Broadway Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to extend existing corridor and demise existing Office use space into two vacant office spaces on the second floor of this existing commercial building. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) The work has been designed to VBBL 2014. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1510 W 71ST Av Marpole |
Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for a 'similar to' General Office use as a new Temporary Sales Office at this existing Mr. Lube commercial building. Tenant: [name withheld]. Scope of work includes: new walls, lighting, floor tiles, counters, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Max-Pro Construction Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2918 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
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 |
| 2020-02-20 | 333 E Broadway Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations and a change of use from Retail Store to a 'similar to' General Office use for a Temporary Sales Office at 339 E. Broadway Street at this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes demolition of all existing floor, wall and wall finishes, new millwork, new partition walls, new office, new display kitchen, relocation of a sink, plumbing and electrical work REVISION #2 To increase the size of universal washroom, add drop ceilings and change the flooring from sealed polished concrete to laminated flooring. Sept. 22, 2020/mk Note: 1. Structural submission is not required at revision application stage, but District Building Inspector may request on site if necessary per City staff. No M/A require for interior layout changes as per City staff: CHPL (Living Midtown) Development LP. Related to DP-2020-00075. OK for field review as per City staff. Note: 1. Building is not sprinklered 2. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incoporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Trillium Project Management Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 6250 Tyne St Killarney |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 4172 Doncaster Way Dunbar-Southlands |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | G & K Excavation and Demolition Services Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2409 W 5TH Av Kitsilano |
2411 West 5th Ave Interior alterations to renovate the powder room on the ground floor of this dwelling unit in this existing multiple dwelling on this site. OK for field review per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied area) This building is not sprinklered. Job contact: Justin Calabrese - Phone No. [contact removed] Renovation | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 1260 W 10TH Av Fairview |
#304 - Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations in this existing residential unit #304 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Scope of work to include: kitchen and bathroom updates, and electrical and plumbing work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) NOTE: Building not sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $8,000 |
| 2020-02-20 | 4618 W 12TH Av West Point Grey |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-05368 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 | — |
| 2020-02-20 | 2811 W 32ND Av Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-05418 For Demolition permit BP-2019-05419 QP: Ramin Hamidnejad Company: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | — |
| 2020-02-20 | 3610 E 47TH Av Killarney |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-02-20 | 2492 Upland Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | Cyanic Developments Inc | — |
| 2020-02-19 | 1654 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior renovation of both 1600 & 1654 Kingsway. New horizontal addition to the upper floor for 1654 Kingsway. Both buildings will be consolidated into one building. New fire alarm system, new sprinkler system will be proposed. Structural upgrade will also be done. As per City stafffrom J & M Coin & Jewellry there will a change use of approximately 6092 sq. ft. from shell retail to "similar to secondhand store". Addition Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,500,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 700 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations and change of use from E to A2 on the entire 1st floor of 700 Kingsway. Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to 2nd floor of 700 Kingsway. The major occupancy for this floor will remain as is (D). VBBL 2019 REV 1 (Reviewed by K.Bircham) 3.1 - Accessibility lift added to reach upper floor (stairlift deleted) 3.2 - North-East Staircase to upper floor revised in size and location (wall FRR increased from 1 hr to 2 hr FRR) 3.3 - Hydro Transformer Alcove enlarger to accommodate Hydro Pole 3.4 - Gas Meter location revised 3.5 - Electrical Room size revised 3.6 - Floor area calculations updated to exclude Service spaces from FSR (floor area plan sheet added - A0.5) Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $1,230,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 4041 W 28TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Two Storey 1 Family Dewelling BP after DP To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family ($1,182,250.00) with an existing garage. 1.\tAssociated DP-2018-00729 3.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tA/C Unit proposed, ext. component located in rear yard. 3. Barbeque in the rear porch. 5.\tBar sink located at cellar New build | Calvin & Collin Construction Ltd | $1,182,250 |
| 2020-02-19 | 6966 Mckinnon St Killarney |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($208,825.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space over gravel, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Avtar Enterprises Ltd | $208,825 |
| 2020-02-19 | 5603 Victoria Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alteration to add Canada post office in this existing retail store (London drugs) in this existing mixed-use commercial/residential building on this site. OK for Field review as per City staff.2019 Issued and Reviewed Under 2019 VBBL Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 1833 Yew St Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing multiple dwelling rental building. Scope of work includes creating additional bedrooms, new kitchen and retrofitting of all the windows. Note: This application is reviewed under VBBL 2014. Revision 1- May 3rd, 2021: Converting the boiler room into a dwelling unit. Renovation Windows HVAC | no contractor listed | $199,250 |
| 2020-02-19 | 150 W 42ND Av Oakridge |
Interior alterations to dig out a portion of the existing crawl space (approximately 208 SF) to convert to floor area. Scope of work includes to provide improvements to all floors. Ok for SIPs as per City staffHsu, [contact removed] Renovation Energy Upgrade proposal prepared by Peter Cho, [contact removed] Renovation | no contractor listed | $115,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 4680 Walden St Riley Park |
Alterations for interior renovation to this existing two-storey one-family dwelling. Scope of work: - Basement - alteration of laundry room, interior wall to create bedroom, replace 2 windows at front - Main fl - kitchen & bathroom update, interior walls, new window at rear - demo & install interior walls, door, new plumbing fixtures and electrical work OK for Field Review per City staff: No work to exterior wall assemblies proposed other than as shown on plans. Change in scope of work to remove gypsum at exterior walls may trigger further building upgrades. Renovation Demolition Windows Plumbing Electrical | Macanta Construction Ltd | $85,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 1128 W Hastings St Downtown |
Interior alterations to add a new convenience stair from the restaurant to the upper restaurant floor (interconnected floors) and reinstate 3 dwelling units on the 25th floor by removing the existing lounge. The glazing enclosure for the upper restaurant is a WWOP which is also part of this proposed work for this existing hotel. Rev #1 - (Feb. 29, 2024) - Interior alteration to change the washroom layout and update the furniture for the three suites on the 25th Level. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 2610 Dundas St Hastings-Sunrise |
To permit exterior and interior alterations and change the use to a one family dwelling with secondary suite. Existing 2 car parking pad at rear to remain with access from the lane. Scope to include: Interior stairs and chimney to be removed. Layout changes to both floors. #1 - 2610 Dundas St - One Family Dwelling (2nd storey) #2 - 2610 Dundas St - Secondary Suite (1st storey) Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the west side. Street access must be provided and maintained at all times. The building addresses are to be posted and to be visible from the street in accordance with the Building By-law. 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. - Provide minimum headroom of 6’-6” over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes. - Smoke alarms to be installed in compliance with Subsection 9.10.19., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law (2019) - Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in conformance to Subsections 6.2.4. and 9.32.4., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law - Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with Table 11.2.1.4. of the Vancouver Building By-law DBI to Determine on Site if Structural Sign off Required for removal of stairs and chimney. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Secondary suite Signage | no contractor listed | $63,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 4684 Inverness St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the main floor of this one family dwelling with secondary suite. Work to renovate the kitchen and bathroom. OK for field review per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | applicant withheld (individual) | $45,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 1200 Alberni St West End |
#1001 Interior alteration to remove and install non-loadbearing partition walls in #1001 on the 10th floor of this existing multiple residential building on this site. Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $40,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 1001 Homer St Downtown |
#2202 Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements for dwelling unit #2202 on the 22nd floor of existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to include the installing an A/C unit on the balcony Cleared for DB per City staffn.9.2020 Notes: 1. Energy Exempt for A/C unit Installation Renovation | Ashton Service Group/Ashton Mechanical Ltd. | $21,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 8038 Haig St Marpole |
Per the 2019 VBBL, to provide interior alterations to update washrooms on the basement and upper floor of this existing one-family dwelling with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear. Scope of work includes cosmetic updates to bathrooms which includes new finishes, flooring, painting, cabinets, electrical and plumbing work. A wall is being removed in the upper floor to extend the ensuite into the walk in closet. Renovation Garage or shed Plumbing Electrical | T Q Construction Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 4026 W 8TH Av West Point Grey |
4026 W 8TH Ave Interior alterations and change of use to this existing 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite in cellar floor with existing detached garage provided four parking spaces having vehicular access off the rear lane. Okay to relax number of front doors and height below grade - as per City staff: - 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. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with a carbon monoxide detection, battery back-up and silencing feature, outside sleeping areas in each dwelling. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019****** Processed through CRC Renovation Basement Secondary suite Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 4041 W 28TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | 1230 Haro St West End |
#303 & #304 Interior alterations only to provide a 3' wide opening with a 45 FRR door and frame between residential dwelling unit #303 & #304 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. OK for SIPS processing and energy upgrade is not required as per City staff. This building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 3588 Hull St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
This permit has been issued for all site work and below grade facilities including one level of common underground parking for the proposed development: To relocate, rehabilitate, and designate the existing two-storey heritage building, to develop this site with a Multiple Dwelling comprising a total of 68 secured market rental dwelling units, over two levels of parking underground, having vehicular access from East 20th Av. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $33,000,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 4049 W 13TH Av West Point Grey |
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family ($1,063,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 3 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in the rear yard in the sunken patio, int. component in second floor closet 3.\tBar sink located in cellar rec. rm. New build | LEWIS VANCOUVER CONSTRUCTION LTD | $1,063,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1749 E 14TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2.5-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 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law - No Bar/sink proposed. - A/C unit proposed in the RY. New build | Nayyar Developments Ltd | $755,400 |
| 2020-02-18 | 670 Union St Strathcona |
Exterior and interior alterations; raising the height of the building to allow for more headroom in the basement. Proposing a new slab in basement; no changes to above grade exterior walls proposed. Notes: 1. Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA-13D. Renovation | Headland Construction Corporation | $600,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 891 Granville St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing Restaurant Class 1 tenant on the ground and upper floors in this commercial building on this site. Work to renovate the dining area, public washrooms, service area, crew room, and crew washroom. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $400,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 15 W 23RD Av Riley Park |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($196,000.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant N/A 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $196,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 411 W 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
447 W 8TH Ave Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new beauty and wellness tenant at 433 W 8th Ave on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1973 W 13TH Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to this existing dwelling unit to provide improvements to the kitchen/dining area by removing a portion of a bearing wall and relocating some partitions as well as creating a pantry area and replacing the existing gas fireplace with a more efficient one in this existing multiple dwelling building. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Upgrade existing baseboard heaters to lower wattage units Schedule 'B' Structural LOA VBBL2019 by G. Crudu (i3 Building Science Consulting) Renovation HVAC | Mercury Contracting Ltd | $120,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 73 Water St Downtown |
Interior and exterior alteration for tenant improvement for this new retail tenant in this space. Exterior scope includes removing canopy and create new storefront. Tenant: Gravity Pope Note: HAP is required Okay for DB as per City staff Revision #1 issued April 8, 2020 for lighting and power changes - duplex receptacles, suspended Pendant and Linear lights added Renovation Electrical Commercial | Calvin Fox Inc | $115,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 9149 Hudson St Marpole |
Interior alterations, provide tenant improvements to the administration offices and lunch room on the 2nd storey in this existing 2 storey, Transit Facility (Public Authority use - F2 occupancy). Tenant: Translink Scope of work includes: Administration offices - create a new meeting room in the south/east portion of the 2nd storey; Staff Lunch room - add new cabinets and new double doors connecting the lunchroom to the Vehicle Parts Service space. No new lighting proposed. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: Building Sprinklered - Assurance letter dated Feb 11, 2020, Sprinkler Permit to be obtained within 60 days received. Energy Upgrade Exempt: Base Building built to ASHRAE 90.1-2007\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $110,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1128 W Georgia St West End |
3rd floor restaurant Interior alterations to renovate seating areas for new tenant in this existing restaurant on the 3rd floor of Shangri-La Hotel mixed-use building. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $99,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2198 W 41ST Av Kerrisdale |
2nd floor Interior alterations only to provide a new Off Stage Room on the 2nd floor of this existing TD Bank Financial Institution commercial building. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove existing closet/shelf, millwork, T-Bar/ceiling tiles and to construct new partition walls, door, glazing, finishes, ceiling work, lighting, power and communication, electrical and mechanical work. TENANT: TD Bank Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1111 Melville St Downtown |
#620-6th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 6th floor (#620) in this commercial building on this site. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish portion of partition wall and remove pony wall, remove/relocate doors, infill partition wall, new steel/GWB wall, new cabinets, sink, finishes, electrical and plumbing work. TENANT: unknown at this time OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Building inspector to determine on site if a sprinkler permit is required. 2. Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) See related BP-2019-03813 which created this tenant space. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Holaco Construction | $50,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1350 W 8TH Av Fairview |
#201-2nd floor (full floor) *Building #1/S.L. 2 Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing full floor office unit #201 on the 2nd floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: minor demolition of demountable partitions and removal of doors, construct new partition wall to create a new office, new glazing and doors, relocate fire bell, electrical work. TENANT: Bell Alliance OK for field review per City staff: 1. Building inspector to determine if sprinkler permit is required. 2. Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Schedule Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | Counterpoint Interiors Inc | $42,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 45 Dunlevy Av Strathcona |
Interior alterations only to provide building upgrades for this new Storage Warehouse use to be located at the basement floor level of this existing commercial and industrial building. Scope of work: new handrail on both sides of staircase, remove existing projecting stair nosing, new tactile warning on top of stair, repaint stair nosing. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1008 Homer St Downtown |
#305 - 1008 Homer St To permit a Change of Use from Fitness Centre (A2) to General Office (D) in this existing unit of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work to include building a new partition wall to create a meeting room, remove non-structural walls to open up for a kitchen/lounge area, create a kitchenette and update plumbing and electrical fixtures. Proposed work will require an electrical and plumbing permit. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Concrete Cashmere Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 1951 Glen Drive Strathcona |
Suite #110 - 1st storey Interior alterations for new office tenant (manufacture's agent) in suite #110 on the 1st storey of this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes removing partition walls to open up space, replace existing lights with track lights, replace hot water tank and work related to electrical and plumbing. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Energy Upgrade - E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) 2. Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. 3. Permit reviewed under VBBL 2019 Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | 3834 W 20TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-02-18 | 239 Keefer St Strathcona |
Interior alterations to allow salvage of non-structural building components prior to or during abatement work and removal of non-structural hazardous materials in this existing commercial building. Related to BP-2018-04384 QP: Emma Drover CRSP, Enviro Vac Renovation Demolition Commercial | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |