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Vancouver building permits, week of 13 April 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 72 building permits between 13 and 19 April 2020, worth $17.3M in all. Renovation led with 35 permits, then demolition with 19 and new build with 15. Kensington-Cedar Cottage and Downtown were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 35 | |
| Demolition | 19 | |
| New build | 15 | |
| Addition | 1 | |
| Garage or shed | 1 | |
| Solar | 1 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-17 | 3561 W 31ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($992,500.00) with an open parking pad and a Laneway House with an attached garage, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7975841 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in Rear Yard, Interior component located upper floor bedroom 1 closet. 4.\tBar sink located in Basement Rec Rm. New build Secondary suite | Big Tree Construction Ltd | $992,500 |
| 2020-04-17 | 5410 Dumfries St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + EXISTING GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($876,250.00) with an existing 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 CA7771084 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in cellar New build Secondary suite | GMJ Home Designs Ltd. | $876,250 |
| 2020-04-17 | 5824 Chester St Sunset |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($725,287.50) 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 CA8057811 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in the Rear Yard. 4.\tBar sink located in cellar New build Secondary suite | GB Holdings Ltd | $725,288 |
| 2020-04-17 | 765 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2.5 STOREY 2FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($717,725.00) 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. Two mini-split A/C Units proposed 3.\tNO Bar sink proposed New build | Asanti Development Ltd | $717,725 |
| 2020-04-17 | 170 E 46TH Av Sunset |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($703,750.00) 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 CA7892122 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed AT XXXXX 4.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | Sharp Projects Ltd | $703,750 |
| 2020-04-17 | 1128 Hornby St Downtown |
#109 - Interior alterations to this existing office tenant (#109) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to include: Construct new interior partition walls to create office space. New lighting fixtures and new suspended ceiling. Relocate some ducts in the ceiling. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 1515 Homer Mews Downtown |
#2705 - Interior alterations to this existing unit #2705 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of Work: Relocating door to existing bulk storage. Removing the gas fireplace and installing an electric fireplace. Updates to the flooring, tile and mill-work. Installing new energy efficient lighting throughout suite. Remove and replace all existing plumbing fixtures and appliances. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Note: 1. Building is sprinklered - DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical | M Tse Construction Inc | $250,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 3553 W 31ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($231,750.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7975841 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Big Tree Construction Ltd | $231,750 |
| 2020-04-17 | 5824 Chester St Sunset |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($170,040.00) 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 CA8057811 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | GB Holdings Ltd | $170,040 |
| 2020-04-17 | 170 E 46TH Av Sunset |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($161,000.00) 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 CA7892122 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Sharp Projects Ltd | $161,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 1345 Clark Drive Strathcona |
Exterior alterations and an addition to the existing Manufacturing - Brewing unit within this mixed-use building including the addition of two grain silos and the relocation of a loading bay. OK for Field Review per City staff Addition Renovation Commercial | Disher Construction Ltd | $150,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 2608 Granville St Fairview |
#380 (3rd floor) Interior alterations to provide improvements to this office unit #380 on the 3rd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work to include remove partition wall, relocate room door, and work related to electrical. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) 2. Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. Renovation Electrical Commercial | North Stream Contracting Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 4524 W 11TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a single car garage accessory building at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling site. Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 4992 Moss St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1955) on this site. Demo declaration: Munraj Sandhar of SAN Contracting and Excavating Ltd. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | San Contracting & Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 4992 Moss St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Alterations to demolish this existing one-family dwelling (1930) on this site. 75% recycling required. Demo declaration: Munraj Sandhar of SAN Contracting and Excavating Ltd. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: 75% recycling of construction waste required. The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted recycling and Reuse plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form, with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. Note: Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | San Contracting & Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 5410 Dumfries St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Dale Aujla of East west Excavating Ltd. Demo contractor phone number: [contact removed] Building permit: DB-2019-04814 Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 170 E 46TH Av Sunset |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Nelson Prasad (I-Demo site Services Inc) Demo contractor phone number: [contact removed] Demolition | I-DEMO SITE SERVICES INC | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 765 E 39TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Jas Dhami of Kingsmen Excavating Ltd. Demo contractor phone number: [contact removed] Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 1050 W Pender St Downtown |
#1450 - 14th floor Interior alterations for this General Office tenant on the 14th floor (#1450) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: per the VBBL to demolish three (3) interior partition walls, one door and electrical work. TENANT: Canalyst Financial Modeling Corp. Energy trigger is exempt: BOMA BESt building OK for field review per City staffector determined on site no separate sprinkler permit is required Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | VPAC Construction Group Ltd | $12,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 1986 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
5403 Victoria Drive Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Cannabis Retail Store at 5403 Victoria Drive on the ground floor of this mixed use building on this site. Related to DP-2019-00452 OK for Field Review per City staff: Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1 (a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-17 | 488 Aubrey Place Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2020-04-17 | 136 E 44TH Av Sunset |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2020-00404 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. (Ramin Hamidnejad) Demolition permit: DB-2020-00403 Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2020-04-17 | 158 E 61ST Av Sunset |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2019-XXXXX and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: BCQP Consultants Inc. Demolition | SOURCE ONE EXCAVATING LTD | — |
| 2020-04-17 | 3184 E 23RD Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-16 | 1538 W 26TH Av Shaughnessy |
Building #1, To retain and stratify an existing character one-family dwelling with secondary suite, (and to construct a new two-storey plus cellar, one-family infill dwelling with 3 adjacent surface parking spaces, with access from the rear of the site - separate permit) Scope of work includes interior alteration and legalize WWOP on basement level to secondary suite. Proper fire separation and sound separation would be installed between main house and secondary suite. Building Review Branch Notes: - Building Permit for DP-2018-00945 Renovation Secondary suite | T D Tony General Construction Ltd | $885,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 2890 Grandview Highway Renfrew-Collingwood |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00297 Interior and exterior alterations, the addition of approx. 650.0 square feet, for a vestibule and covered outdoor play area, and to change the use from a Financial Institution to a Child Day Care Facility, in this existing one-storey commercial building on this site. Note: 1.0. Application is reviewed under VBBL 2019 and during the 2020 pandemic crisis. 2.0. Building envelope repair and maintenance shall be done per City staff. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 600 Moberly Road Fairview |
Localized structural repair (replacement of post 17 post tension strands) on this existing 2 storey parking garage with tennis court on top of the 3rd level. Reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 525 N Skeena St Hastings-Sunrise |
3490 Bridgeway To permit interior alterations and a change of use from manufacturing to rehearsal studio (F2) for this new tenant in the existing building at the above location Scope of work to include construction of interior partition walls to create 27 individual studio rooms. Each room to have a max occupancy of no more than 2 people, and no audiences allowed in studio rooms. Add one new universally accessible bathroom. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 This building is not sprinklered. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $112,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 5701 Granville St Kerrisdale |
#105 - 5701 Granville Street Interior alterations and change of use from office (D) to liquor store (E) per DP-2019-00459 in this existing commercial building on the site. OK for Field Review as per City staffer District Building Inspector. Schedule D (Building Envelope) may be required by District Building Inspector to be determined on site. Energy upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial | Bill's Development Ltd | $80,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1750 Maple St Kitsilano |
Fire Alarm Upgrade in this existing multiple dwelling building category of work #1 as per bulletin 2018-004. Scope of work: - Includes upgrade of existing fire alarm system to addressable system, new addressable initiation devices to activate fire alarm, new fire horn/buzzer to meet audibility requirements. - New ULC dialer to be connected to approved ULC central monitoring station and installed in conformance with CAN/ULC-S561 - Existing 3-wire FAS to be decommissioned and demolished after new FAS is fully operational and approved by CBO. - No work is proposed to elevator. Building Review Branch Notes: - FAS to be installed in conformance to CAN/ULC S524-14 and verified in conformance with CAN/ULC S537-13 - EP-2020-00627. - Review as per VBBL 2019 and during pandemic crisis 2020 Renovation Demolition Electrical | Sasco Contractors Ltd | $55,500 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1425 W 6TH Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to add an Air Conditioning / Heat pump on the balcony of dwelling unit #505 on the 5th floor in this existing Multiple Dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes: replace vision glass with aluminum clad insulated panel (colour to match window frame) OK for DB per City staff(Planner), March 12, 2020 OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Windows HVAC | Ashton Service Group/Ashton Mechanical Ltd. | $19,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1325 Cartwright St Fairview |
Interior alterations to the existing Craft (Jewelry Manufacturing) Studio at 1387 Railspur Alley to provide improvements for a new Craft (Literary Arts) Studio (F2) for the purpose of writing, hand bookbinding, printing and design tenant with ancillary retail in the existing one storey & mezzanine Cultural and Recreational building on this site. Scope of work includes: 1st floor, loadbearing partition at rear for washroom and storeroom area, bookcase and cash desk; mezzanine - shelves, workstation and new flooring; new power outlets and timer on 1st & mezz levels, new emergency light with battery pack. Tenant: Upstart & Crow Literary Arts Studio OK for Field Review per City staff: Letter of Operation submitted by Ian Gill and Zoe Grams. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector determined on site a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $17,500 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1915 Lakewood Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior alterations to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of this existing one family dwelling building on this site. Solar | Penfolds Roofing Inc. | $16,952 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1824 Dunbar St Kitsilano |
Exterior and Interior alterations to remove shed and carport structures at rear of building, and reinstate crawlspace on the basement level of this existing MCD with one Dwellling Unit on the Main floor and basement and three housekeeping units on the 2nd floor. OK for Field Review per City staff: Renovation Garage or shed | no contractor listed | $16,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 6414 Chester St Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 738 Broughton St West End |
Exterior alterations to enclose an existing open balcony with new glazing and insulated exterior sills to this residential suite (Unit #1801) on the 18th floor to this existing residential high-rise building. Renovation | no contractor listed | $12,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 220 Cambie St Downtown |
#300 - 3rd Floor - 220 Cambie St Interior alterations only to provide a new partition and bulkhead in this existing General Office tenant at unit #300 in this existing Municipally Designated Heritage 'M' commercial Leckie Building. Scope of Work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition wall/door, construct one new drywall partition, new bulkhead and electrical work. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Tenant: Global Relay Communications OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1439 Commercial Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations to this existing Retail - Food (Limited Service Food Establishment) in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to Include: Patching a hole in the Fire Rated Wall Assembly and removal of one wall. **No Changes to Kitchen Equipment Permitted** OK for Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 295 W 19TH Av Riley Park |
Interior alterations and a change of use from One-Family Dwelling to an One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite. OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit or plumbing permit is required for the new double sink as per City staff. Note: 1) No strata-titling will be permitted. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | 4305 St. Catherines St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Exterior Alteration to rebuild rear upper deck (4'x8') and Stairs to grade at the rear of this existing one family dwelling. OK for Field review per City staff Renovation Deck | no contractor listed | $1,300 |
| 2020-04-16 | 1538 W 26TH Av Shaughnessy |
Building #2, To construct a new two-storey plus basement, infill one-family dwelling with 3 adjacent parking spaces, with access from the rear of the site. Building Review Branch Notes: - Refer to main permit BP-2019-04376 for reviews, time entry, fees, etc. - Building Permit for DP-2018-00945 - Infill will be sprinklered to NFPA 13R Revision #1, (January 7th, 2021, Adessa.M) Related to DP-2020-00754 Changes to Infill building (Building #2): 1) Windows and doors size changes on the drawings, Add two skylights to the north roof and updated spatial separation calculation accordingly. 2) Updated siding to hardie shingle (non-combustible HZ5), edge staggered, change the stone veneer to chimney to hardie shingle, round edge. 3) Exterior wall EW2 assembly changed, No change to fire-rating though. 4) Minor interior layout changes, add fireplace at the dining room, remove bay window on the south elevation 5) Add a balcony on the west elevation on upper level 6) Minor changes and fixes to details, references, etc. New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | — |
| 2020-04-16 | 3437 Dieppe Drive Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-16 | 2687 Waverley Av Victoria-Fraserview |
S&a Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-16 | 7 W 21ST Av Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00348 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 | — |
| 2020-04-15 | 2808 E 42ND Av Killarney |
2 STOREY 2FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($715,000.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 2.\tNo bar sink proposed New build | Grand City Development Ltd | $715,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 1783 E 22ND Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this existing industrial building on this site. Note: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Demolition Commercial | A & D Demolition Corp | $244,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 7088 Marguerite St Kerrisdale |
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building with an attached garage providing 2 car garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8014534 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit located New build Secondary suite | Citrine Homes Ltd | $235,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 4663 Connaught Drive Shaughnessy |
Minor Amendment to DE401560 for Landscape Items ONLY, and Interior alterations to this existing One family dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope to include: Fill in the pool in the basement. Build 2 new bedrooms, library room, add a new window well for library, three new bathrooms and change the bar to a wine cellar, all in the basement. Exterior alterations are to satisfy some landscape requirements only. New perimeter fencing and updates to the landscape and planting. See L1.0 OK For Field Review Per City staff.2020 Renovation Pool or hot tub Windows Plumbing | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 632 E 48TH Av Sunset |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($192,775.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not requierd 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Gill's Construction Ltd | $192,775 |
| 2020-04-15 | 1629 E 13TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements to all floors of this existing one- family dwelling. Exterior renovations are limited to replace existing windows, add new rear windows and a new skylight, and relocate rear exterior doors. Scope of work includes removing unauthorized kitchen in the basement level. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 1221 Bidwell St West End |
Interior alterations to demise the existing Retail unit (1722 Davie St) on the 1st level into two Retail (E) SHELL units; 1718 Davie St (1774 sq. ft.) and 1722 Davie St (3327 sq. ft.) in this existing Municipally designated Heritage "C" mixed-use building. Scope of work includes: new Hot water tank, bathroom, exhaust fan and duct, 2 new emergency lights with battery pack and new exit signs. Existing lighting fixtures re-used/relocated w/LED bulbs. Paint throughout. All new work shall comply with 2019 Vancouver Building By-law. OK for field review as per City staff(L. Jayaraman / R. Foster) to add a Stair Chair for accessibility compliance on the 1st level at the 1722 Davie St entrance. Alternative Solution not required as per City staffCSA –B355 standards and Stair Chair Detail submitted and accepted. Notes: ~ Separate Building permit for tenant improvements are required for shell units 1718 & 1722 Davie St. ~ Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 3890 W 16TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
Interior alterations to provide improvements for this single family dwelling building on this site. Work to renovate the upper level kitchen and bathrooms. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1) This permit also validates the main floor level. 2) Air Sealing - upgrade 10% ACH improvement (Targeted home ACH@50Pa 7.77) Renovation Plumbing | Kerr Construction Inc | $75,000 |
| 2020-04-15 | 1450 W 6TH Av Fairview |
#902 Interior alterations to provide three (3) wall mounted indoor air conditioning units and exterior alterations to install a 29" high by 34-1/4" wide by 12-5/8" deep floor standing outdoor air conditioning unit to be located on the existing open balcony of this existing residential dwelling unit #902 at this existing Verona of Portico Multiple Dwelling building. OK for exterior alterations to install a floor standing outdoor air conditioner unit as per City staff. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Checklist Exemption submitted Renovation HVAC | applicant withheld (individual) | $15,781 |
| 2020-04-15 | 3185 E 46TH Av Killarney |
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 Building permit: DB-2019-04546 Demo Contractor: Bill Jatana of R.B. Excavatng 2000-LTD [contact removed]) Demolition | R B Excavating 2000 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
Interior and exterior alterations: Interior and exterior alterations and the expansion of the Pharmacy on the main floor of the Blackmore Pavilion. Exterior alteration includes the new exhaust duct work and new HVAC system to roof. Renovation Roofing HVAC Commercial | no contractor listed | $3,900,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 5775 Athlone St Oakridge |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($1,322,750.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Bar/Sink proposed in the basement 2- A/C unit proposed in the rear yard New build | C-Val Ltd | $1,322,750 |
| 2020-04-14 | 3792 W 34TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($879,345.00) Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: parking for this site is provided under LWH permit DB-2019-00175 1-Bar/Sink proposed in basement 2-Two A/C units proposed in the east side yard New build | HANEX DEVELOPMENTS LTD | $879,345 |
| 2020-04-14 | 3362 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
3362 Point Grey Road Exterior and interior alterations to the main, second and third floors, restore second and third floor front facing porches and to extend the rear deck for this existing one family dwelling on this inside double fronting site. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA-13D No work permitted to existing garage on City Property. Existing stairs in east side yard to be retained. Exterior alterations for the porches and elevations approved per City staff. Okay for increased height for new insulation on roof per City staff. Renovation Deck Roofing | no contractor listed | $800,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 757 W Hastings St Downtown |
#500 - 5th floor (Winch Building) Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new full floor office tenant on the 5th floor (#500) of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: minor demo, 3 new short sections of partition walls to divide corridors, 3 new doors, Electrical distribution to new workstations, ,door hardware changes, lighting control upgrade. * See also related BP-2020-00874 REVISION #1: Reduce the work for the 5th floor. Nov. 9, 2020 mlh Tenant: Public Services and Procurement Canada (multi floor tenant) OK for field review per City staff Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $378,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
Exterior alteration to validate the fuel tank, cooling system, electrical generator, and steel platform of the existing office building on this site. Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $360,985 |
| 2020-04-14 | 757 W Hastings St Downtown |
#300 - 3rd flr (Winch Building) Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new full floor office tenant on the 3rd floor (#300) of this commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Electrical distribution to new workstations, reconnect kitchenette plumbing, door hardware changes. * See also related BP-2020-00875 Tenant: Public Services and Procurement Canada (multi floor tenant) OK for field review per City staff Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $252,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 3792 W 34TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($223,135) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7392387 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | HANEX DEVELOPMENTS LTD | $223,135 |
| 2020-04-14 | 475 W Georgia St Downtown |
#410 - 4th floor Interior alterations on the 4th floor to expand the existing office tenant in unit #410 by expanding into #470 (retaining #410) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove demising wall & partition walls, to reconfigure floor plan by installing or altering new partition walls, doors, millwork, electrical, plumbing, sprinklers, RCP. finishes. 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 Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $124,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 1428 E 41ST Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To permit Interior alterations and to change the use from Retail "shell space" to a Small-scale Pharmacy, to be used in conjunction with a new Health Care Office, in this (under construction) mixed-use building on this site. The approval is for a limited period of time expiring on July 29, 2021, unless extended in writing by the Director of Planning. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 This permit has been reviewed and issued under the 2019 VBBL Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $75,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 1120 Hamilton St Downtown |
#400-4th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to combine #400, #402 and #404 into one full floor tenant space (retaining #400) and to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish demising walls to combine 3 units into one full floor tenant space, demolish/construct partition walls, new accessible washrooms and shower, millwork, finishes, lighting, electrical and plumbing work. TENANT: Ingenuity Studios Canada ULC Building Sprinklered – Building inspector determined on site a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Sun Capital Corporate Construction Inc | $75,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 605 Robson St Downtown |
#1450 - 14th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office on the 14th floor (#1450) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove 4 offices to reconfigure space. New power to suit. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | Epic Spaces Inc | $37,800 |
| 2020-04-14 | 2298 E 33RD Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this one family dwelling building to grade. ($15,000.00) Note: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 886 E 38TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 5775 Athlone St Oakridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – BESTWAY EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION 2008 LTD [contact removed] Demolition | BESTWAY EXCAVATING & DEMOLITION 2008 LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 2298 E 33RD Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this one family dwelling building to grade. ($15,000.00) Note: "Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver." The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and to be confirmed through an acceptable Deconstruction Compliance Report form with copies of recycling and disposal facility receipts. Attach all receipts and submit by email to [contact removed]. All deconstruction is to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning prior to the issuance of the building permit. Demolition | AKAL DEMOLITION & EXCAVATING LTD | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 3310 Fraser St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Level 1 - 3330 Fraser St Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for the new general office tenant in this existing building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition walls, remove doors and finishes, retain the washroom, addition of another layer of gypsum board on the suite side and the ceiling Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | Encore Projects Inc | $10,000 |
| 2020-04-14 | 840 Howe St Downtown |
Unit #190 - 1st storey Interior alterations to remove suspended ceiling in this existing Retail Shell in this existing commercial building on this site. OK for Field review per City staff: 1. Exempt from energy upgrade: interior demolition (existing shell only) 2. Building is sprinklered 3. Separate building and occupancy permits area required for future tenant improvements. 4. Existing lighting has been removed. Future building permit requires compliance of new lighting to ASHRAE 90.1-2016. Renovation Demolition Commercial | Pacific One Contracting | $5,000 |