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Vancouver building permits, week of 6 April 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 86 building permits between 6 and 12 April 2020, worth $111.8M in all. Renovation led with 50 permits, then new build with 20 and demolition with 15. Mount Pleasant and Renfrew-Collingwood were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 50 | |
| New build | 20 | |
| Demolition | 15 | |
| Commercial | 1 |
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All 86 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-10 | 7871 Birch St Marpole |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 3430 E Kent Av South Killarney |
This is permit has been issued for site work, below grade facilities and four levels common underground parking for the proposed development To construct a residential development consisting of three buildings: Building 1 - 23 storey tower with 6 level podium -258 units Building 2 - 2 storey -7 townhouse units Building 3 - 2 storey -3 townhouse units all over four levels of underground parking accessible from Oolichan Way. Note: Total number of market dwelling units is 268. Note: Permanent dewatering is provided by secant pile walls installed along entire perimeter of this site. On the south -west side secant pile wall is shared by both properties 8690 Jack Uppal St. (related to BP-2018-04844) and 3430 E Kent Ave South. 10-Jan-2020 - Stage 1 (to place the secant piles) issued. 09-Apr-2020 - Stage 2 (excavation and shoring) issued. 03-Sep-2020 - Stage 3 (full construction) issued - COVID19. 11-Jun-2020 - Revision#1 - COVID19. Changes to secant pile design . New build Commercial | Wesgroup Contracting Ltd | $80,000,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2450 Oliver Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($1,081,500.00) with 1 attached garage with the laneway and 1 open parking over gravel, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8029684 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at sunken patio- rear yard 4.\tBar sink located Cellar New build Secondary suite | Onyx Projects Ltd | $1,081,500 |
| 2020-04-09 | 5916 Chester St Sunset |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($701,780.00) 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 CA8029858 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $701,780 |
| 2020-04-09 | 1242 E 15TH Av Mount Pleasant |
1242 E 15TH Ave Exterior and interior alterations to this site with existing 3 storeys one-family dwelling building double fronting site. Scope of work: to include interior renos on all floors, exterior wall at kitchen, windows re/re cladding, patching, interior stair reconstruction, removing rear deck, adding porch and raised patio max 1'-11" above grade. Rear deck and patio cleared per City staff Renovation Deck | My House Design/Build Team Ltd | $400,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 1855 Nelson St West End |
Exterior alterations to provide targeted envelope repair on the South elevation of this existing multiple dwelling residential building on this site, thereby providing the following alterations: - removal of unapproved enclosed balconies on the south building face. - replace two existing fabric canopies on the third floor. - envelope repair and replace existing wood siding to rainscreen horizontal wood siding. - replace existing windows, patio doors, skylights and glass guards. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. This is considered work without permit- see related DB-2019-03415. Remaining elevations to be formalized under separate permit. 2. Separate DP required for the unapproved mezzanine additions. 3. Separate DP required for the unapproved balcony enclosures. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $400,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2450 Oliver Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($246,500.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8029684 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Onyx Projects Ltd | $246,500 |
| 2020-04-09 | 3262 E 2ND Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($198,500) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | 88 Homes Ltd | $198,500 |
| 2020-04-09 | 5916 Chester St Sunset |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($160,500.00) 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 CA8029858 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $160,500 |
| 2020-04-09 | 5788 Vine St Kerrisdale |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to repair balconies to 13 units #204, #205, #206, #207 on the second floor, #304, #305, #306, #307 on the third floor and #404, #405, #406, #407 on the 4th floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DB per City staff. OK for field review per City staff Renovation | Markic Development & Restoration Ltd | $115,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2529 Kingsway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Small Suite Renovation Exterior and interior renovation and installation of new cooking equipment and their kitchen ventilation system for a new Retail (limited food service) tenant at 2525 Kingsway in this one storey commercial building on this site. Exterior alteration is only to install rooftop units. Note: 1. Class-1 Cooking operation 2. Exterior RTU’s Okayed per City staff. OK for DB per City staff. Application is reviewed based on VBBL 2019 requirements 5. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial | ABM Food Services Ltd | $81,354 |
| 2020-04-09 | 3065 Slocan St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior alterations to use Room#4 as a Group Childcare Centre (Group A2) for ages 30 months to school-age for a maximum number of 20 children in this existing Italian Cultural Centre building on this site. Note: Total maximum occupant load permitted is 20 children + 3 staffs = 23 persons. Processed through CRC. Related to DP-2018-01059 “Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis.” *****This permit has been reviewed under the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law (#12511).***** Renovation Commercial | Raven Construction Ltd | $80,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 3261 Kitchener St Hastings-Sunrise |
To permit a change of use to a One Family dwelling with secondary suite to this existing dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope to include: Removing the attached 1 car garage and rear deck and build a new deck within the building depth. Validate the suite in the basement along with minor layout changes and a new kitchen. No Changes to Upper Floor. Parking to remain at rear of property on existing gravel. REUP submitted per City staffy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law and as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. #1 - 3261 Kitchener St - One Dwelling (2nd storey, entrance door on the 1st storey) #2 - 3261 Kitchener 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. The building inspector reports insufficient ceiling height at/for (location). Prior to legalization of a Secondary Suite, this minimum ceiling height requirement must be provided to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 DBI to determine on site if Structural Sign off Required for new Rear Deck As per City staff.2020 Renovation Basement Secondary suite Deck Signage | no contractor listed | $53,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2234 W 1ST Av Kitsilano |
#210 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to renovate Unit No. 210 on the 2nd floor of this existing multiple dwelling. No change to partition walls. OK for Field Review per City staff fan in existing location, new kitchen cabinets and lighting, new flooring, paint, new interior doors This building is not sprinklered. Energy Upgrade selected: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights OK for permit without drawings - DBI Mike Carstairs Renovation | applicant withheld (individual) | $42,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2526 Cornwall Av Kitsilano |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to remove the non-bearing walls in the kitchen in this dwelling unit 2528 Cornwall Avenue in this existing multiple conversion dwelling on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: - remove two non-load bearing wall - install new flooring, lighting, paint and kitchen island Energy Checklist Selected: L2 - Lighting - Install lighting dimmer, timers, and/or motion detectors on interior lights Note: Building not sprinklered. Renovation | no contractor listed | $18,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2450 Oliver Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
Demo: Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – PTL Contracting Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2255 York Av Kitsilano |
#306 - 3rd floor Interior alterations for kitchen renovation in Unit #306 on the 3rd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes removed non-loadbearing wall between kitchen and dining room. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Structural letter submitted. 2. Selected energy upgrade: L2 (appliances) - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 411 W 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#386 - 450 W 7th Av Interior alterations, providing improvements to the existing Artist studio Class A with associated residential unit forming an integral part of the Artist studio at #386 on the combined 3rd, 4th & 5th level in this existing Mixed use building. Scope of work includes: interior demolition - walls and doors on 3rd and 4th level; new partition, door on the 3rd level and install supported ceiling fan on the 4th level. Ok for field review per City staff: MA DP not required for interior alterations per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Install properly supported ceiling fan Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Demolition HVAC | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 411 W 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#379 - 450 W 7th Av Interior alterations, providing improvements to the existing Artist studio Class A with associated residential unit forming an integral part of the Artist studio at #379 on the combined 3rd, 4th & 5th level in this existing Mixed use building. Scope of work includes: interior demolition - walls and doors on 3rd and 4th level; new partition, door on the 3rd level and install supported ceiling fan on the 4th level. Ok for field review per City stafferations per City staff: L2 - HVAC - Install properly supported ceiling fan Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Demolition HVAC | Etro Construction Limited | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 4605 Rupert St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior and Interior alterations to remove the partitions in the basement level and restore it back to storage space, construct a wood trellis in the front entry, remove aluminum awning, and relocate & reconstruct exterior stairs to deck of this existing one family dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff 2019 Renovation Basement Deck | THT Properties Ltd | $4,500 |
| 2020-04-09 | 5675 Lancaster St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Exterior and interior alterations to remove the kitchen and bar sink on the main floor and aluminum deck cover over the roof deck on the rear of this existing one family dwelling on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Roofing Plumbing | no contractor listed | $3,750 |
| 2020-04-09 | 5681 Lincoln St Renfrew-Collingwood |
3559 Kingsway St Interior alteration and to change the use from health care office (acupuncture only) to health enhancement centre (acupuncture and reflexology) in this existing building. Scope of work: validated WWOP sink and interior walls. Related to DP-2020-00171 Ok for Field Review as per City staff not exceed 5W per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2020-04-09 | 2305 W King Edward Av Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Henry Creative Inc | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 3437 E 24TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 3430 E Kent Av South Killarney |
To construct a new 2 storey residential building on the South side of this site consisting of three (3) townhouse units (Building 3). Note: For full scope of work for entire development refer to BP-2019-01108 (site permit). 10-Jan-2020 - Stage 1 (to place the secant piles) issued. 09-Apr-2020 - Stage 2 (excavation and shoring) issued. 03-Sep-2020 - Stage 3 (full construction) issued. New build | Wesgroup Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 3288 E 2ND Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and abatement Permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 1332 W 58TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2020-00280 For Demolition permit BP-2020-00281 QP: Jereld Salazar Company: EMTEC Environmental, Health & Safety Consulting Inc. Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 2115 W 18TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-09 | 4727 Drummond Drive West Point Grey |
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2020-00461 For Demolition permit BP-2020-00463 QP: Harvey Wong, CRSP, ROHT Company: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition | Mash Construction Ltd. | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 30 W 13TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To relocate, retain, add to and convert the existing One-Family Dwelling to a three-storey Multiple Conversion Dwelling residential building containing three dwelling units, and to construct a two-storey One-Family Dwelling Infill building (under separate permit), with three surface at grade parking spaces, having vehicular access from West 13th Avenue. Project value for Character building: $1,000,000. See BP-2019-04179 for infill building. Rev#1 - Oct 7, 2020 - C. Fong - Replace exterior cladding from stucco to hardie plank siding on all exposing building faces. - Revise interior layout including bathroom orientation, kitchen counter and bathroom door. - Remove a west facing kitchen window, closet and chimney. Rev#2 - Feb 26, 2021 - C. Fong - Remove one window and increase size of the other window in the master bedroom on the 3rd floor of 30 w. 13th. Updated UPO areas on the West elevation. - Revised foundation detail on West elevation to allow for exterior rigid insulation at exterior due to existing retention wall location. Rev. #3 - Oct 12, 2021 - C. Fong - Remove one east facing ground floor window of 28 W. 13th. Updated UPO areas on the East elevation. - Add translucency to a west facing window on the ground floor bedroom of 30 W. 13tth. - Related to DPMA DP-2021-00877. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - Sch-A, D-1, Struct. B, Arch. B, & Geo. B are submitted. - Entire building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R requirements. - Existing building is fully upgraded meeting 'Recontruction' upgrade levels of F4, S4, N4, A4 & E6. - All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. Renovation Windows Plumbing | no contractor listed | $1,300,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 2222 Adanac St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate and change use of this existing 2-storey one-family dwelling to one family dwelling with a secondary suite. Structural schedule signed and sealed by Paul W.S. Miskimmin, [contact removed] Renovation energy upgrade prepared by Scott Silverthorn, [contact removed] Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $490,671 |
| 2020-04-08 | 138 E 7TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#100-1st floor (full floor) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 1st floor (#100) for a new office tenant in this existing mixed use commercial building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition walls, millwork, t-bar ceiling, remove doors, finishes, glazing, steps and railing, light fixtures, construct new partition walls, floor, doors, glazing, millwork, stairs, finishes, lighting, ceiling, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: GHD Limited Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | CDC Construction Ltd | $450,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 275 W 6TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations and a change of use from Printing or Publishing to provide tenant fitout for a new Machinery or Equipment Manufacturing use, which also includes exterior alterations to provide new larger windows at the south and west elevations, and to provide replacement overhead door and man door at the east elevation of this existing one storey industrial building. Scope of work includes installing partition walls and to construct two new bathrooms (one accessible). Renovation Windows Plumbing Commercial | Bon Constructors Inc | $303,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 470 Granville St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for a new Cannabis Store use at 460 Granville Street at this existing commercial Rogers Building. Tenant: Muse Cannabis Stores. Scope of work includes millwork, new kitchenette, electrical and plumbing work. Related to DP-2019-00718 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) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Stephen Thomas Construction Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
G051 - Georgia St Level (Pacific Centre Mall) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new retail tenant (#G051) on the Georgia St Level in this existing commercial building (Pacific Center Mall). Scope of work includes: Interior demolition for the removal of interior partitions. New partitions, doors and painting) OK Per City staff.2020 Separate Permit required for Signage. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Retrofit Path: BOMA BESt (Path 1) - No Additional Upgrades Required. Renovation Demolition Signage Commercial | PCL CONSTRUCTORS WESTCOAST INC | $85,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 1203 W 38TH Av Shaughnessy |
To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing one family dwelling on this comer with lane site. Scope to include: Remove and replace all existing windows in same size openings, frames to be wood. Removing two decorative columns in the basement. Remove a non-load bearing wall on the main floor and some minor layout changes. Expanding Master bedroom and interior wall changes on the second floor. Removing and replacing all exterior siding and adding Rainscreen Detailing to entire exterior. OK For Field Review Per City staff.2020 This building is sprinklered. District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $76,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 8833 Selkirk St Marpole |
Interior alteration and change of use from Club (A2) to Electronic Products Manufacturing (F2) with ancillary office in this existing commercial building on this site. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Okay for field review as per City staff19 VBBL. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 2137 W 22ND Av Arbutus Ridge |
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 |
| 2020-04-08 | 2328 Oxford St Grandview-Woodland |
#409 Interior alterations to remove a load bearing partition and to replace with beams and posts for a kitchen upgrade at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Scope of work includes removing wall between kitchen and living room, new kitchen cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances, including some new electrical work Renovation Electrical | P & J Solutions Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 1365 Laburnum St Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00852 exterior alterations to this existing single family dwelling Scope of work: replace landing, roof and front stairs Renovation Roofing | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-08 | 220 E 1ST Av 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 Renovation Demolition Commercial | 3R Demolition Corp | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 7312 Victoria Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00113 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 | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 220 E 1ST Av 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 QP is Bryan Zecchel of Pichin Ltd. Renovation Demolition Commercial | 3R Demolition Corp | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 6018 Dumfries St Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00180 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 | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 1187 E 15TH Av Mount Pleasant |
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 multiple conversion dwelling building (2 units). Related to Demo Permit BP-2019-05677 Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-08 | 30 W 13TH Av Mount Pleasant |
To construct a two-storey Infill One-Family Dwelling residential building with 3 surface parking spaces, having vehicular access from W. 13th Avenue. Total project value for Infill: $300,000. See BP-2019-04178 for Character building. Rev#1 - Oct 7, 2020 - C. Fong - replace exterior cladding from stucco to hardie plank siding on all exposing building faces. - revise interior layout including kitchen counter, new ensuite bathroom, bedroom doors and relocate mechanical room. - remove chimney and a west facing bedroom window. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: - Sch-A, D-1, Struct. B, Arch. B, & Geo. B are submitted. - Entire building is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D requirements. - All document of Infill & Character building have been included in BP-2019-04178. - All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-07 | 6610 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
2 STOREY 1FD + LWH + 2enclosed garage + 2 surface parking To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with Cellar ($1,749,750.00) with 2 car garage and 2 open parking over gravel, providing 4 parking space in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8084502 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in cellar New build | Bailida Investment And Development Group Ltd | $1,749,750 |
| 2020-04-07 | 4648 W 12TH Av West Point Grey |
2 STOREY 1FD + LWH + 1 ATTACHED CAR GARAGE+ 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with Cellar ($1,010,897.50) with 1 attached car garage + 1 open parking over gravel, providing 2 parking space in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8104716 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3. A/C Unit proposed 4.\tNo Bar sink proposed New build | Comfort Development Ltd | $1,010,898 |
| 2020-04-07 | 2732 Oliver Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
2 STOREY 1FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($710,000.00) with detached 1 car garage providing 1 parking space and having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. To install an outdoor swimming pool (approximately 20'x 10') in the rear yard of this one-family dwelling on this site. Note: Pool to be fully fenced/enclosed (minimum 4’-0”) and all gates and doors are to be equipped with locks and self-closing devices. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNo Bar sink proposed New build | 1070882 BC Ltd | $710,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 3045 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($648,202.50) 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 CA8077040 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | Unique-Style Homes Ltd | $648,202 |
| 2020-04-07 | 825 E 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00424 Interior/Exterior alterations to this existing 3-storey multiple dwelling containing 41 units. Scope of work includes change of fences, balcony guardrails, change window frames (same size and location), minor interior layout changes, change of grass surface to wood bark mulch on landscape plan. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $500,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 1461 Granville St Downtown |
First TI for new Scotia Bank branch in the existing shell retail space in this existing building currently under construction. Change of major occupancy from Retail (Group E) to Bank (Group D). This unit was created by dividing the existing retail shell space ( 1401 Granville St) into two units : Scotia Bank branch -1408 Continental St Restaurant -1401 Granvile St. This Permit pertains to the tenant improvement works for the Scotia Bank branch only. Related to DP-2019-00015 COVID-19 Renovation Commercial | Dawn Construction (2018) Ltd | $400,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 3544 E 48TH Av Killarney |
***VBBL 2019 1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($261,493.00) 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 requierd 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Metro-City Projects Inc | $261,493 |
| 2020-04-07 | 4658 W 12TH Av West Point Grey |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an attached garage providing 1 parking space and 1 required open parking over gravel providing 2 parking spaces in total, 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 CA8104716 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Comfort Development Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 6610 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8084502 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Bailida Investment And Development Group Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 535 E Cordova St Strathcona |
To upgrade the fire alarm system to meet the CSA B44-07 standard to this existing 5-storey multiple dwelling building. Revision #1: Fully replace fire panel, add new simplex 4100es panel in electrical room and annunciator in main lobby with all new wiring, and replace all common area lighting. P Volpi, June 28, 2021. Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $155,340 |
| 2020-04-07 | 3045 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($149,877.50) 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 CA8077040 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Unique-Style Homes Ltd | $149,878 |
| 2020-04-07 | 1425 W 26TH Av Shaughnessy |
1425 W 26th Exterior alterations to add to the existing rear covered porch, relocate the stair to be oriented to east and add a new brick walkway on the west elevation for this existing two storey plus cellar one family dwelling on this inside with lane site as approved by the Board of Variance Appeal Z35419 dated April 23, 2019 thereby reversing the decision of the Director of Planning and relaxing the building depth to 55.5' and above grade floor area to 3,932.47sf. Renovation | no contractor listed | $60,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 7766 Munroe Crescent Killarney |
7766 Munroe Exterior and interior alterations to enclose the existing rear deck on the main floor and to convert a portion of the existing basement to a secondary suite for this existing one storey plus basement one family dwelling on this inside without lane site. Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $48,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 2545 Main St Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the electrical closet on level 1 to 3 in this existing mixed-use Vancouver Heritage Registered 'B' building on this site. Scope of work include to change the closet door to double doors and upgrade the fire resistance rating of the walls inside the electrical closet to 1hr FRR. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Electrical | CMGT Construction Group Ltd | $28,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 3092 E 5TH Av Hastings-Sunrise |
To permit a Change of Use to an One Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite on this existing onside with lane site. Existing 2 car garage to remain at rear with access from the lane. Scope to Include: Develop the basement to be a Secondary Suite. Two new bathrooms created, Small portion of basement to remain as main suite. Removing the Chimney to allow for proper 3'0" clear Fire Fighter Access to Suite entrance. #1 - 3092 E 5th Av - One Family Dwelling (1st storey, north-west portion of cellar) #2 - 3092 E 5th Av - Secondary Suite (east & south-west portion of cellar) Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the east side. Street access must be provided and maintained at all time. 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 OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Basement Secondary suite Plumbing | applicant withheld (individual) | $25,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 1212 W Broadway Fairview |
#302 - 3rd Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 3rd floor (#302) of this existing building. Scope of work: minor demo of one partition wall and millwork. Construct new partition walls for new boardroom/classroom, new kitchen/lounge, millwork, finishes, electrical, plumbing. *unit number ok per, Andrew Wroblewski Building only partially sprinklered – 3rd flr not sprinklered so a separate sprinkler permit is not required per building inspector. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Concrete Cashmere Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 6610 Churchill St Kerrisdale |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site. Demolition | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 3045 E 20TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Contractor: Dale Aujla of East West Excavating Ltd. [contact removed]) Building permit: DB-2019-02890 Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-07 | 2200 Highbury St West Point Grey |
Interior alterations to the existing dwelling unit (#120) on the the 1st floor to remove a section of interior bearing wall to create an opening (approx. 3.5 ft) between kitchen and living area in this existing Multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes: removal of a portion of an interior load bearing wall, frame and install load bearing PSL beam. Installation of Fire Place timer. Ok for field review per City staff: Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timer (up to 60 minutes) for fireplace operation Renovation HVAC | applicant withheld (individual) | $7,500 |
| 2020-04-07 | 423 E 61ST Av Sunset |
Exterior alterations to remove a portion of the rear deck at this existing one family dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation | Bhandal Holdings Ltd | $1,500 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1430 Lillooet St Hastings-Sunrise |
To construct a new 2-storey elementary school (Matthew Begbie Elementary School) on this site with 2 accessible parking stalls and one Class B loading space accessed from Grant Street. The existing school building will remain operational during the course of construction. The new elementary school building will provide 12 elementary school classrooms and 2 kindergarten classrooms on levels 1 and 2. Occupant Load: 40 Kindergartens + 300 Elementary + 35 staff = 375 Class 2 Cooking (Steam and Heat Removal): 1. Class 2 Cooking operation (Steam and Heat Removal). 2. Post a sign on the hood, "Cooking causing grease-laden vapours is not allowed. Exhaust system is designed for steam and heat removal only." New build Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,278,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 5788 Clarendon St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the basement/cellar with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7983778 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Proposed bar sink at Rec Room 4- A/C unit proposed at BSM & Rear yard New build Secondary suite | Suvic Holdings Inc | $894,525 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1632 E 4TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2018-00142 Alteration and coversion of this existing two-storey one-family dwelling to a two-storey plus basement multiple conversion dwelling containing two units, and to develop a new accessory building (garage) at the rear providing two parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Notes: 1. Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA-2 x 13D. 2. HPO provided. Renovation Garage or shed | Samilena Projects Ltd | $750,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1304 Lakewood Drive Grandview-Woodland |
2 FD + Basement + Garage To construct a 2 storey + basement two-family dwelling ($744,540.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tA/C proposed – (1) A/C component located on North elevation adjacent fireplace bump-out (1) A/C Rear Yard sunken patio area; Interior components located: (1) in crawlspace, (1) in 2nd floor closet New build | Modern Styles Home Ltd | $744,540 |
| 2020-04-06 | 250 W 70TH Av Marpole |
260 W 70th Ave Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Building 2 - 260 W 70th Ave (Sanitation Relay Station) building at this existing Manitoba Yards site. OK for Filed Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $309,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1281 W Georgia St Downtown |
#800 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing office unit #800 on the 8th floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of partition walls, adding new partition walls, millwork, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. DBI determined separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Fusion Project Management Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1405 W 12TH Av Fairview |
#PH - 1405 W 12th Av Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #PH on the 13th floor of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to include relocate laundry, expand shower base in en-suite washroom, new partition wall to create office, relocate powder room, renovate kitchen, new millwork for storage and work related to electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and gas. OK for Field Review per City staff: Energy trigger chosen; L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge; dishwasher) Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Ndevor Custom Homes Inc | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1020 Mainland St Downtown |
Minor Renovation of 1030 Mainland Tenants fit up of the existing retail shell space for a new retail food tenant in this existing 3-storey office/retail building on this site . Class-4 cooking operation Notes: Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $145,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 5788 Clarendon St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7983778 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit located New build Secondary suite | Suvic Holdings Inc | $142,925 |
| 2020-04-06 | 2391 W 2ND Av Kitsilano |
Interior and exterior alteration to create 5 dwelling units in this existing 4 storey multi family building. This permit to replace BU459389. This project is related to AL-2019-00025. Reviewed under the 2014 VBBL. Revision #1 - to add a retaining wall at east property line for gas meter installation - to extend entry wall at level 1 - to reconfigure kitchen and move window at level 1 - to provide crawl space access from closet at level 1 - to extend roof deck overhang 12" at rear of level 2 - to relocate window on west elevation level 2 - to reconfigure kitchen on level 3 - to reconfigure closet and washer/dryer location level 4 Accepted May 20/21 Revision #2 - Level 1 (basement) - West window added to New bedroom 0.7, existing bathroom layout revision Level 2 (main) - Vestibule removed in entry corridor Level 3 - north elevation window removed in existing bedroom 2.4 and resize of existing window - Accepted Apr.19/22 Revision #3 - to replace the site set of city approved drawing - accepted May.30/23 Revision #4 - Interior alterations to HRV access hatches for unit #5 and exterior alterations for fire fighter's access - accepted Dec.3/24 Renovation Windows Roofing | no contractor listed | $141,500 |
| 2020-04-06 | 261 E Pender St Strathcona |
Change of use from Retail Store to Restaurant - Class 1 (shell only) on the first floor and part of basement in this existing municipality designated two story plus basement commercial building and alterations as per item #1) noted below: 1) Replace door at rear with a new steel hollow core door. The alterations described under item no. 1 above, authorized by the Development-Building Permit Number DB-2019-01920, including conditions and plans forming part thereof, are approved under the Heritage By-law No. 4837 and this Development Permit also constitutes a Heritage Alteration Permit. Scope of work includes exterior alterations to validate enclosed loading area, and correct vestibule and required exit door at the rear of this building. Separate permits will be required for future tenant improvements for the new shell space. Note: 1. OK to process as DB for exterior alterations per City staff. 2.0. This is reviewed under VBBL 2014 and issued during health crisis. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1535 Vine St Kitsilano |
#12 - Interior alterations to provide improvements to the dwelling unit (#12) on the combined 4th & 5th floor in this existing Multiple Dwelling building on site. Scope of work includes: interior demolition to remove partition walls, cabinets, flooring, interconnecting stairs and doors. New partition walls, cabinet/closet, moulding, bathtub, toilets, vanities, cabinets and countertop, appliances and interconnecting stair (winders) between floors. Electrical, plumbing, new flooring and paint throughout as per the 2019 VBBL. OK for field review as per City staff: Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Replace washroom baseboard with in floor radiant system. Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler permit required. In suite storage was not excluded from FSR confirmed with construct DP file and RM4/RM4N District Schedule. Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical | Zimal Homes Inc | $50,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1066 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1670 interior alterations to provide improvements to this office unit #1670 on the 16th floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of partition walls, installation of new partition walls, new interior door, replacing carpet, paint, and electrical work. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. DBI determined separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Lions Head Construction Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 221 Union St Strathcona |
#806 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit in this existing mixed use building on this site. Scope to Includes updates to to master ensuite bathroom only; adding new pot lights, pendant lighting, cosmetic upgrades including new tiling and fixtures. OK For Field review per City staff.2020 This is a sprinklered building. District Building Inspector to determine if a Sprinkler Permit is required at time of field review inspection Lighting Upgrade Selected: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area). Renovation Plumbing Electrical | H B W Construction & Renovation | $25,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 4023 Perry St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Alterations and change of use of this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite with three parking spaces provided in attached garage. Scope of work includes: removal of 1 unauthorized suite, removal of enclosed deck and storage below stairs, new garage man door, new solid core doors with self-closing devices. Renovation Secondary suite Deck | SJR Construction Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 845 Cambie St Downtown |
8th floor (South Building) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to the existing office (#800) on the 8th floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes: New de-mountable partitions, new sliding doors Painting and additional electrical outlets for two new offices. No Change to lighting. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010) Building Sprinklered – A separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation HVAC Electrical Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 3128 Kings Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To demolish this existing single family dwelling on this site. Related Permit: Demo BP-2020-00034, S&A BP-2020-00035 Demolition | Grand City Development Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 1333 W 7TH Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations to the south elevation (W 7th Av) to enclose the new annunciator panel at the courtyard entrance (Building 1 - 1333 W 7th Av) in this existing Multiple Dwelling (townhouse) complex. Scope of work includes: replace siding with new walls, new roof (cedar shakes) and frame opening for new glass door to enclose Fire Alarm Panel. Install baseboard heater, thermostat, occupancy sensor and light within. OK for field review as per City staff/20 Energy Upgrade: Install one motion triggered LED light fixture and one small space heater controlled by thermostat Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Roofing HVAC Electrical | Solid Wood Home Services Inc | $8,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 815 Terminal Av Strathcona |
To locate a temporary retrofitted shipping container- "Food Pick-up Kiosk"- (Group E) on the parking lot of this existing commercial site. This is a time-limited permit for six (6) months (with an option to extend) or until the physical-distancing requirements are lifted by the Provincial Health Officer. This structure is for the exclusive use of "Fed" located at 845 Terminal Avenue. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Permit issued in response to COVID-19. 2. No cooking permitted. Vancouver Coastal Health: 1. All foods must be prepared at an approved location in accordance to the Food Premises Regulation B.C. Reg. 210/99. 2. All food items offered for sale must be an already approved food item from the vendor. 3. Perishable pre-packaged foods must have appropriate temperature controlled display and storage. 4. Food retailers cannot open packages for the purpose of sampling. Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | 764 E 18TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior alterations to construct a patio deck approx. 17'-4" (W) x10'-7" (H) x 1'-11" (above finish grade) on the rear of this existing one family dwelling with a secondary suite on this site. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $5,000 |