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Vancouver building permits, week of 16 March 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 68 building permits between 16 and 22 March 2020, worth $22.6M in all. Renovation led with 41 permits, then new build with 13 and demolition with 10. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 41 | |
| New build | 13 | |
| Demolition | 10 | |
| Commercial | 3 | |
| Addition | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-20 | 2061 E 36TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($758,465.000) with a attached accessory building (garage) at the front providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from E 36th ave. Note: This is a 2 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. two A/C units proposed in rear yard 2. no Bar sinks proposed New build | Dhinsa Venutures Corp | $758,465 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1035 E 29TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate existing one-family dwelling. Scope of work: replace all exterior windows and doors, remove non-loadbearing interior wall to open up kitchen, install additional garage door for attached 2-car garage, decommission wood burning fireplaces, new pavers for car access, interior layout changes. REUP form prepared by: Doug Martin (AmeriSpec Inspection Services) [contact removed] EnerGuide File #: 2280D52702 Notes: Renovation Demolition Windows | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1835 Morton Av West End |
#1201 - 12th floor Interior alterations to Suite #1201 on the 12th floor of this existing co-op multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes renovate entire suite, including change non-structural partition walls and room layout, renovate kitchen and bathrooms. OK for field review per City staff. Note: 1. Suite Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. 2. Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing | applicant withheld (individual) | $70,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1595 Marpole Av Shaughnessy |
Exterior alterations to construct a new sundeck and covered porch at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling. Renovation | Final Choice Construction Inc | $60,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 3277 Quesnel Drive Dunbar-Southlands |
3277 Quesnel Drive Exterior and interior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling. Scope of work includes repair existing dining nook with deck above (rot/water damage), and interior work including to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms, remove non-loadbearing wall to open up study, change front door, replace some windows with the same size, add a new window in the study and validate interior work without permit walls. OK for field review per City staff: Renovation Deck Windows Plumbing | Meypro Construction 2008 Ltd | $60,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#908 - 9th Level Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit #908 on the 9th Level in this existing Multiple Dwelling. Scope of work includes: remove partial wall in kitchen, renovate kitchen and bathroom, finishes throughout, repair fire-stopping. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Plumbing | Capital Contracting Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 2180 W 4TH Av Kitsilano |
2194 W 4th Ave Interior alterations to this existing retail unit by building owner for future tenant. Scope of work includes new lighting, change-rooms, finishes. Renovation Commercial | Moko Property Group Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#1207 - 12th Level Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit #1207 on the 12th Level in this existing Multiple Dwelling. Scope of work includes: remove partial wall in kitchen, renovate kitchen and bathroom, finishes throughout, repair fire-stopping. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#1605 - 16th Level Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit #1605 on the 16th Level in this existing Multiple Dwelling. Scope of work includes: remove partial wall in kitchen, renovate kitchen and bathroom, finishes throughout, repair fire-stopping. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 3572 Moscrop St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to validate work without permit new interior stairs between the basement and main floor. Work to also include the validation of older work without permit interior layout changes in the basement, to remove the attached carport enclosure to reinstate the carport, to remove the addition on the rear deck, to remove the storage shed from the rear yard to restore this existing one family dwelling building back as per City staff. Addition Renovation Deck Garage or shed | applicant withheld (individual) | $14,000 |
| 2020-03-20 | 2848 W 23RD Av Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Khera Homes Ltd | — |
| 2020-03-20 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
Building Permit for BP-2019-01696 Exterior and interior alterations (partial demolition) of the existing mall (Phase I North only). Work to be conducted in accordance with Phase 1 North Demolition & Abatement Sequence dated March 6, 2020. Written approval must be issued by City prior to demolition of each zone. Demolition and abatement sequencing plan: Phase 1 I. All Zone A/D services disconnected and rerouted II. Hoardings to be installed in Zone A/D III. Fully abate all identified areas in Zone A/D IV. QP to provide Hazmat Report Form and Clearance Letter to CoV confirming Zone A/D abatement work has been completed V. CoV issues written approval to proceed with structural demolition of Zone A/D Phase 2 I. Remove remainder of Zone A/D finishes under general demolition procedures II. Structural demolition of Zone A/D III. All Zone B services disconnected and rerouted (may be completed during Phase 1) IV. Zone B hoardings to be installed V. Fully Abate all identified areas in Zone B VI. QP to provide Hazmat Report Form and Clearance Letter to CoV confirming Zone B abatement work has been completed VII. CoV issues written approval to proceed with structural demolition of Zone B Phase 3 I. Remove remainder of Zone B finishes under general demolition procedures II. Commence structural demolition of Zone B, Zone A/D demolition continues III. All Zone C services disconnected and rerouted (if not completed in Phase 1/2) IV. Zone C hoardings to be installed V. Fully Abate all identified areas in Zone C VI. QP to provide Hazmat Report Form and Final Clearance Report to CoV confirming All abatement work has been completed VII. CoV completes S&A permit and issues written approval to proceed with structural demolition of Zone C Phase 4 I. Remove remainder of Zone C finishes under general demolition procedures II. Commence structural demolition of Zone C, Zone A/B/D demolition continues Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-19 | 555 Seymour St Downtown |
Upgrade of Fire Alarm System for Automatic Emergency Recall Operation of 5 Elevators in this 8 storey institutional Building (BCIT downtown campus) Application is reviewed per the requirements of VBBL 2019. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Holaco Construction | $2,076,360 |
| 2020-03-19 | 5865 Battison St Killarney |
2 STOREY 2FD + SS + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($765,250.00) with a detached accessory building (2 car garage) ($10,000), and 1 open parking over gravel at the rear providing 3 parking spaces total , having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8018561 2.\tTwo A/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | New Golden Developments Ltd | $765,250 |
| 2020-03-19 | 3346 E 8TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
2 STOREY 2FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($704,250.00) 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.\tTwo A/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNO bar sink proposed New build | Dhinsa Ventures Corp | $704,250 |
| 2020-03-19 | 1233 W 27TH Av Shaughnessy |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($228,750.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Westing Construction | $228,750 |
| 2020-03-19 | 4124 Victoria Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($189,875.00) 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 | AR Event Solutions Inc | $189,875 |
| 2020-03-19 | 1319 SE Marine Drive Sunset |
1323 SE Marine Interior alterations to provide improvements for new retail-food tenant (limited service food establishment) No exterior alterations proposed. Notes: Maximum 16 seats permitted Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 518 Moberly Road Fairview |
#513 - 5th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to unit #513 on the fifth floor of this existing multiple dwelling on the site. Scope of Work is to remove and reconfigure interior walls, kitchen & bathroom upgrades and plumbing & electrical work. Revision #1 - to provide the exact 3'-3" dimension for the precise location of the entrance closet/Kitchen wall, and to revise the existing bifold doors to sliding doors at the closets to the Master Bedroom, and to change the window at the Bedroom to sliding doors to the existing Solarium, and to change the swing door at the Living Room to sliding doors to the existing Solarium. Renovation Windows Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $100,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 2881 Grandview Highway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior alterations to install two rooftop units and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for new Retail Ltd Food tenant (Donair Affair) at 2883 Grandview Hwy in this existing one storey commercial building. OK to process as DB for exterior alterations as per City staff. Class-1 cooking operation Notes: This is the tenant improvement permit for BU468615 to divide a single retail unit to 2 retail shell spaces. The travel distance for this retail food unit (which its operation is similar to a restaurant) exceeds the requirements of VBBL for a retail unit, however it is accepted for this application only as if it was a low occupant load suite of A2 Major Occupancy Classification in compliance with VBBL 3.1.2.6 as the operation is similar. Any future building permit applications must also demonstrate compliance with VBBL for travel distance to exit. Revision-1 April 9, 2021 MUA unit is changed to direct gas fired unit. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 2132 E Hastings St Grandview-Woodland |
Interior Alterations to provide tenant improvement for the new tenant - Red Wagon Cafe in this existing Restaurant - Class 1 (Group A2) on the ground level of the 2-storey Restaurant/Office building. *Class 1 Cooking operation. Existing type 1 hood and new cooking equipment proposed. * Total occupant load is 69 persons (59 interior seats and 10 staff). Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 3545 E 43RD Av Killarney |
Interior alterations only for a new retail limited food store which include 2 ventless perfect fryers at this existing mixed-use building. One class 4 cooking operation. Note: Application is processed under VBBL 2019. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 1330 Hornby St Downtown |
#1105 - 1330 Hornby St Interior alterations to provide improvements to #1105 on the 11th floor of this existing mixed used commercial and residential building on the site. Scope of work is to remove interior partition walls and provide kitchen updates. Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $20,000 |
| 2020-03-19 | 1015 Clark Drive Strathcona |
1055 Clark Drive Interior alterations only to install a new sink and millwork cabinet at the existing staff storage room at this existing Wholesale-Class A tenant at this existing industrial building. Scope of work to include related plumbing and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff. Note: 1. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) 2. Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Humphries Construction Group Ltd | $5,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 1388 Laurier Av Shaughnessy |
2 1/2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a two-and-a-half storey cellar one-family ($1,002,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access having vehicular access from Cartier Street. 1.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in Rear Yard Sunken Patio, int. component located in upper story storage room. 2.\tBar sink located in Rec Room. New build | Vola Management Corporation | $1,002,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 808 Nelson St Downtown |
#101 - To permit Interior alterations and Change of Use from School - Arts or Self-Improvement to General Office for a new Health Care office in this existing unit #101 in this existing mix-used building on this site. Scope to include: Removal of interior partition walls. Build new partition walls to create medical office's, reception area, staff rooms, exam rooms, and Conference room. Updates to lighting, flooring and paint throughout. Shared bathrooms to be updated with new fixtures and mill-work, same layout. Notes: 1. This permit has been Reviewed and Issued under the 2019 VBBL. 2. Conference room to be used internally by staff only. 3. Maximum allowable occupant load: 60 (tenancy is classified as a small suite). 4. A sign stating maximum occupant load shall be posted in a visible location. 5. Any proposal to increase the occupant load above 60 will require further review of the VBBL and may require further upgrades and can no longer be classified as a small suite. Revision #1: Add lunch room and remove a few patient rooms, add mediation room, and remove internal and non-mandatory washrooms. P Volpi, Oct. 14, 2020. Renovation Plumbing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $600,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 4480 Oak St South Cambie |
4490 Oak St-1st floor/Building 2-BC Women's Hospital Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing "shell" space for a Milkbank with walk-in freezers, work areas and a processing zone for pasteurization in this existing Children's and BC Woman's hospital building. Scope of work: - install interior partition walls, doors, millwork, walk in freezer,processing zone for pasteurization, electrical, plumbing fixtures, and sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010)\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 Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $300,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 165 E 39TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($160,322.50) with a 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 | Vancouver Lower Mainland Construction Ltd | $160,322 |
| 2020-03-18 | 878 W 62ND Av Marpole |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($160,000.00) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Vancouver Lower Mainland Construction Ltd | $160,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 2480 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
#306 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for the dwelling unit, #306 on the 3rd floor in this existing 3-storey wood-framed multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: Interior demolition-remove drywall, partial ceiling, two walls, all cabinets and fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms. Framing for new shower, rain ceiling and opening between kitchen and dining room; Install new plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, Paint, hardwood flooring, baseboards and doors throughout. OK for Field review per City staff: Energy Upgrade: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) QP declaration for Salvage and Abatement submitted by Norman Richardson of Norric Consulting. Renovation Demolition Plumbing | Refine & Design Real Estate Inc | $85,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 885 W Georgia St Downtown |
#1040 - 10th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 10th floor (#1040) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove/construct partition walls, glazing, doors for new offices, ceiling work, lighting, finishes, data, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Clark Wilson LLP Renovation Electrical Commercial | Priority Projects Limited | $50,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 1177 W Hastings St Downtown |
#2000-20th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for an existing tenant on the 20th floor (#2000) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish one partition wall and two closets, install one new partition wall, demolish part of drop ceiling at reception area, new lighting at reception area, replace flooring, paint, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: NOW Communications Group Inc. E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review Feb 14, 2020 Processed THRU Fit Amendment - to remove Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. 2020-03-18 Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | Focus Project Management Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 406 E 17TH Av Riley Park |
Interior and exterior alterations, and a change of use from an one family dwelling to an one family dwelling with secondary suite with two surface parking space provided with access from the lane. Exterior work includes new fire-rated glazing (two windows) on the west elevation and removing the interior stairs from the main to second floor (fill in stair opening). 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 is required. Address note: #1 - 406 E 17th Av - 1st storey (principal dwelling unit) #2 - 406 E 17th Av - 2nd storey (secondary suite) Address has been assigned per the approved plans as the access to the secondary suite is from the east side. This access must be provided & maintained at all times; the address must be posted to be easily visible from the street; AND posted by the suite entry in accordance with the Building By-law upon final inspection. 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. Renovation Secondary suite Windows | no contractor listed | $35,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 1560 Rand Av Marpole |
1578 Rand Ave Interior alterations to provide new racking systems and remove WWOP stairs on the North-East elevation of this existing storage warehouse on this site. Renovation Commercial | ARPAC Storage Systems Corporation | $20,600 |
| 2020-03-18 | 3160 W 28TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION Demolition Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials 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 – Mash Construction Ltd. (Amrik S. Butter) [contact removed]) Demolition | Mash Construction Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 1388 Laurier Av Shaughnessy |
DEMOLITION Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed] Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 780 E 15TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To propose a bicycle storage room under existing rear porch on ground floor of this existing three storey multiple conversion dwelling building containing two dwelling units. Ok for field review as per City staffistrict Building Inspector. This permit has been issued under the requirements of VBBL 2019 Renovation | no contractor listed | $4,000 |
| 2020-03-18 | 5086 Ross St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-18 | 546 W 62ND Av Marpole |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | CANTON EXCAVATING LTD. | — |
| 2020-03-18 | 4047 W 18TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-05842 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services, [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-18 | 4925 Sherbrooke St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-18 | 3240 W 36TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2019-05859 For Demolition permit BP-2019-05860 QP: Tarlochan Sunar, BSc, AScT Company: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-03-17 | 3776 W 38TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($1,125,785.00) with an existing detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2. A/C Unit proposed at rear yard (Sunken patio area) 3.\tBar sink located in cellar New build | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $1,125,785 |
| 2020-03-17 | 2816 Trinity St Hastings-Sunrise |
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($1,000,158.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit proposed at 3.\tBar sink located in cellar New build | Milodelia Homes Ltd | $1,000,158 |
| 2020-03-17 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
Exterior alterations only to raise the existing window sill curbs for new roof slope and R-value increasing and to facilitate windows replacement as indicated of drawing #A1.1 at this existing administration building at this PNE Exhibition Park site. OK for exterior alterations as per City staff. Renovation Windows Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $900,947 |
| 2020-03-17 | 3123 W 16TH Av Kitsilano |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($747,660.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7923478 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | Killarney Development Ltd | $747,660 |
| 2020-03-17 | 2328 Oxford St Grandview-Woodland |
#206 Interior alterations to provide improvements to the kitchen in this dwelling unit on the 2nd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on site. Renovation | no contractor listed | $18,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | 3123 W 16TH Av Kitsilano |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | 3421 W 22ND Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to remove the cover over the rear deck and to legalize the suite in the basement as per Board of Variance Appeal No. Z35528. Scope of work to include: Install kitchen fixtures, appliances and cabinetry for new suite, new firefighter access walkway. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. This appeal was heard by the Board of Variance on July 04th, 2019 and was ALLOWED, thereby granting a relaxation of Section 10.15 (Living Accommodation Below-Grade regulations) of the Zoning & Development By-law and the Board approved interior alterations to the cellar-floor with a proposed new Secondary suite at this existing one-family dwelling site, and subject to the following condition: (1) that the development shall otherwise comply with the requirements and regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 Notes: - 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 3'-0" wide continuous firefighting access path to be maintained at all times. *** THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VANCOUVER BUILDING BYLAW 2014 *** Renovation Basement Secondary suite Deck | applicant withheld (individual) | $5,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | 2760 W Broadway Kitsilano |
#209-2760 West Broadway Interior alterations to change the use of approximately 575sf from office to health care office and to add one sink (revised-SE) in the existing office. Okay for a six car parking relaxation per City staff. Okay to process as a field review per City staff. E1 - Lighting - Upgrade internal Exit Signs to not exceed 5W per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,000 |
| 2020-03-17 | 2901 E Hastings St Hastings-Sunrise |
Building Permit for BP-2019-00418 SPECIAL EVENT: Building Permit for DP-2017-00328 to erect and install 50 - 10' x 10' vendor tents for the Vancouver Winters Farmers Market to use a portion of the site (PNE site), between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (setup to begin at 8:00 a.m. and take down completed by 3:30 p.m.), and includes live music, food trucks, and a storage container from November 3, 2019 to April 26, 2020, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Note: This is a shadow permit issued as a courtesy to BP-2019-00418. Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-17 | 4575 Clancy Loranger Way Riley Park |
Building Permit amendment to BP-2019-00419 SPECIAL EVENT: To erect and install 80- 10' x 10' pop-up tents for the Vancouver Farmers Market for a limited period of time expiring April 25, 2020. Note: This is a shadow permit issued as a courtesy and amendment to BP-2019-00419. Commercial | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-03-16 | 1462 Granville St Downtown |
Change of major occupancy and interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements for a new University tenant (University Canada West) at Level 2 to Level 6 (mezzanine) and to provide small interior improvements to the existing Retail Space (Shell) at Level 1 in this building currently under construction. Scope of work includes infill of the opening in the Level 2 floor slab (south). Level 1 -south - Retail space shell - Group E (no changes to major occupancy approved under BP-2017-00286) Level 2- south - Group E to Group A-2 (UCW) Level 3 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 (UCW) Level 4 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 (UCW) Level 5 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 (UCW) Level 6 - mezzanine - Group D to Group A2 (UCW) Note: Separate Tenant Improvement Permit is required for the retail space at Level 1. This permit was reviewed under VBBL 2014 Revision#2 - 17-July-2020 tn Renovation Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $4,850,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 1461 Granville St Downtown |
Change of major occupancy of the spaces at Level 1 to Level 6(mezzanine) and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Restaurant ( shell) at Level 1 and a new University tenant (University Canada West) in this building currently under construction. Scope of work includes infill of the opening in the Level 2 floor slab (south). Level 1 -south - Group E to Group A-2 ( Restaurant shell) Level 2- south - Group E to Group A-2 ( UCW) Level 3 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 ( UCW) Level 4 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 ( UCW) Level 5 -entire floor - Group D to Group A2 ( UCW) Level 6 (mezzanine) - Group D to Group A2 ( UCW) Note: Separate Tenant Improvement Permit is required for the restaurant space at Level 1. This permit was issued under the VBBL 2014. Revision #1 - 19-June-2020. tn To change the suite number of the north portion the office spaces on Level 5 to 400 upper. The suite #400 contains lower portion (at Level 4) and upper portion (at Level 5). Revision#2 - waiting for documents -2-July-2020; To remove the tenant improvements at 1480 Continental St. and convert it into a shell space. Renovation Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $3,450,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 885 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($981,000.00) 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 CA7819426 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in cellar New build Secondary suite | Ozla Development Ltd | $981,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#600-6th floor (full floor) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 6th floor (#600 - full floor) for a new office tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: infill partition walls, remove/relocate doors, new card reader, millwork, ceiling work, new finishes, electrical and plumbing work. See related BP-2019-04648 and subsequent Revision #1 for minor interior demolition of this full floor tenant space. TENANT: Plantronics Canada Inc. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Canadian Turner Construction Company Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 750 W 32ND Av South Cambie |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide an outdoor back-up generator on a concrete pad at the south-east corner of the building (4885 Saint John Paull II Way) at this existing Senior's Supportive and Assisted Housing/Special Needs Residential Facility Class B building on this site. Scope of work includes minor landscape alterations to approved landscape plan. Renovation | Mott Electric General Partnership | $239,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 7055 Heather St Oakridge |
Interior alterations only to replace the existing fire alarm panel with a new addressable Notifier fire alarm panel NFS2-3030 with the location of the new panel to follow the existing layout, replace all the existing detection and audible signaling devices, as well as the pull stations with new ones with location of new devices to follow the existing layout, all sprinkler system monitoring points to remain as is and will be reconnected to the new panel, all existing wiring and conduits will remain, new wiring for power booster panel to be installed, and monitoring of fire alarm system to remain as is at this existing Churchill Secondary School. Scope of work complies with bulletin 2018-004-BU/EL, FAS work category 1. Note: The existing elevator remains as is and it is not capable of emergency recall, so the system will not be in compliance with VBBL 3.2.6.4. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Energy Upgrade Exemption: Alarm System Installation/Retrofit Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $225,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 885 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,250.00) 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 CA7819426 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Ozla Development Ltd | $224,250 |
| 2020-03-16 | 7051 Ash Crescent Oakridge |
551 W 57th Av. Interior alteration and change of use from Fitness Centre (D) to Liquor Store (E) in 551 W 57th of this existing commercial/residential mixed use building on this site. Note: Major occupancy changed from A2 to D under BP-2017-05848 Note: Major occupancy changed from D to E under DP-2019-00234 Renovation Commercial | Bill's Development Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 3162 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
3162 W 7th Ave Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit 3162 W 7th Ave in this two family dwelling building on this site. Exterior alterations to add a window to the west elevation. Scope of work: - remove and install interior walls, plumbing fixtures, and doors - kitchen & bathroom update - new railing and new window on West elevation OK for DB per City staffebruary 3, 2020 REUP submitted per City staff Renovation Windows Plumbing | New Look Properties Inc. | $70,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 55 W 45TH Av Oakridge |
Repair water damage caused by burst pipe to this existing one-family dwelling with secondary suite. Repair to match existing condition. Acceptable for SIPS without plans per City staffis a sprinklered building. District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is requred. Renovation Secondary suite | API International Investment Inc. | $50,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 8422 Nanaimo St Victoria-Fraserview |
2308 Riverwood Interior alterations on the first level of unit 2308 Riverwood to renovate kitchen, including removal of load-bearing wall. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation | D Henriksen Contracting & Construction Inc. | $40,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 16 E Cordova St Downtown |
Specific suite address 310 Carrall Street. Main address of building 16 E Cordova Street. Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new retail food store on the 1st storey of this existing 2-storey (8-storey at main address) mixed-use commercial and residential building. The proposed use will be is a donair shop. There will be no seating for customers. This will only serve as a take-away retail food store (E). VBBL 2019 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $38,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 1290 Burnaby St West End |
#101 Interior alterations to renovate one of the bedrooms and ensuite in this existing dwelling unit #101 on the ground floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes removing non-structural headers of closets, millwork, plumbing and electrical work OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install Energy Star rated exhaust fan in all Washrooms to suit in-place duct work 2. Building is not sprinklered Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical | MP Construction Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 518 E 18TH Av Riley Park |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this one family dwelling building on this site. Work to remove the kitchens on the basement and upper floors, and install stairs between the main and basement floors. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1) removal of the range, range hood and all associated wiring up to the supply breaker (Electrical Permit is required) \t\t 2) Removal of the kitchen sink and to permanently cap off any discontinued domestic water pipes and drainage pipes (Plumbing Permit is required)\t\t 3) Counter - max 8' long, no overhead cabinets\t\t Renovation Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 1601 Bayshore Drive Downtown |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00517 To increase the occupant load at the existing outdoor seating area from 50 seats to 110 seats to be used in conjunction with the existing Neighbourhood Public House/ Lounge (Group A2) ancillary to the existing Hotel (Group C), and to be operated by The Westin Bayshore Vancouver. Development Permit Notes: The approval is for a limited period of time expiring on September 19, 2020, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. Building Review Branch Notes: DCL fees collected under this building permit per City staff. “This permit has been reviewed under the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law (#10908).” Commercial | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2020-03-16 | 6261 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
To permit exterior alterations to remove a fire damaged detached garage at this single family dwelling with lane site Scope to include: Removal of the Fire Damaged Detached garage at the rear of the property. The concrete slab is to remain in place. Future permits required to re-build garage. OK For Field Review per City staff.2019 No Energy Upgrade required, Exterior Demolition of Garage Only This permit has been Reviewed and Issued under the 2019 VBBL Demolition | JB Pacific Homes Limited | $10,000 |