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Vancouver building permits, week of 20 April 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 92 building permits between 20 and 26 April 2020, worth $37.9M in all. Renovation led with 43 permits, then demolition with 32 and new build with 14. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.
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| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 43 | |
| Demolition | 32 | |
| New build | 14 | |
| Addition | 3 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-24 | 150 Water St Downtown |
Vertical addition. To construct a new Childcare facility (Group A2) of combustible construction on the roof of the existing 7 storey non-combustible mixed use building containing: Parking Garage (Group F3) and Film School (Group A2). The new Childcare facility in Unit#800 will provide a total of 37 spaces (12 infant/toddler spaces and 25 preschooler spaces). The addition to be designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification and to achieve Passive House Standard Certification. The proposed addition will increase the building height by one storey such that the overall building height will be 8 storey. The Flood Plain Covenant for 150 Water Street is fully registered at the Land Title Office. 26-Apr-2019 - Stage 1 (Full Structure) issued. 24-Apr-2020 - Stage 2 (Full Construction) issued. 11-Dec-2020 -Revision#1 - tn Addition Renovation Roofing Commercial | Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd | $4,705,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 151 W Cordova St Downtown |
Vertical addition. To construct a new Childcare facility (Group A2) of combustible construction on the roof of the existing 6 storey non-combustible mixed use building containing: Parking Garage (Group F3) and Trade School (Group A2). The new Childcare facility will provide a total of 37 spaces (12 infant/toddler spaces and 25 preschooler spaces). The addition to be designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification and to achieve Passive House Standard Certification. The proposed addition will increase the building height by one storey such that the overall building height will be 7 storey as per VBBL. 26- Apr-2019 - Stage 1 (Full Structure) issued. 24- Apr-2020 - Stage 2 (Full Construction) issued. 11-Dec-2020 -Revision#1 - tn Addition Renovation Roofing Commercial | Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd | $4,629,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 5169 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($567,452.50) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7639839 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed – ext. component located in Rear yard, int. component in located Cellar Laundry Rm. New build Secondary suite | Polis & MCCM Development Ltd. | $567,452 |
| 2020-04-24 | 224 W 8TH Av Mount Pleasant |
#400 Interior alteration to demise #400 office unit into two offices with a corridor on 4th floor of this commercial building. Addressing notes: #400 & #490, 4th floor #400 has divided into 2 units, #490 has been assigned to the newly created space and #400 retained for the remainder space. #400 & #490 is to be posted as shown on the approved plans & clearly visible from the suite entry prior to final inspection. Renovation Commercial | Spire Construction Inc. | $500,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 720 Jervis St West End |
PH1 (3601) - 36th floor Interior alterations to unit PH1 (3601) on the 26th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes renovate bathrooms and kitchen, removal of closets, replace finishes. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Floor finishes of enclosed balconies are to be an impervious surface such as such as tile or concrete. 2. Dwelling is sprinklered 3. Selected energy Upgrade: L2 (lighting) - install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing | Level One Construction Ltd | $250,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2762 E 51ST Av Victoria-Fraserview |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($182,445.00) with 1 open parking pad, providing 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 | Metro-City Projects Inc | $182,445 |
| 2020-04-24 | 700 W Pender St Downtown |
#1003 - 10th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing General Office tenant in unit #1003, which also includes the expansion into unit #1004 (retaining #1003) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove demising wall, interior partition walls and doors and construct new partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, lighting, power and date, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Real Estate Council of BC. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Electrical Commercial | BOSTON CONSTRUCTION CORP | $175,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2679 E 47TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building ($166,117.50) and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 2.\tCovenant not required with existing house 3.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Metro-City Projects Inc | $166,118 |
| 2020-04-24 | 5169 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($129,770.00) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7639839 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Polis & MCCM Development Ltd. | $129,770 |
| 2020-04-24 | 5702 Lancaster St Killarney |
Alterations to repair fire damage to this existing one-family dwelling. Scope of work includes replace roof structure. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Roofing | Canstar Restorations LP | $111,748 |
| 2020-04-24 | 887 Great Northern Way Strathcona |
To permit interior alterations to this existing Laboratory common hallway area on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to include: Installing new Nitrogen Generator in the common corridor closet space. Some piping work to be installed. Energy Exception: N/A (BOMA BESt (Path 1)) OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Meets 2019 VBBL - 3.6 NOTE: Fire safety plan required on site describing the operation/storage of the nitrogen gas and that it meets all requirements of VFBL Part 4 and and any other flammable gas code requirements per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $28,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 193 Aquarius Mews Downtown |
Exterior alterations to install an A/C unit in this existing townhouse unit (188 Boathouse Mews) of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as per City staffrgy Checklist Exempt: Heat Pump Installation Renovation HVAC | Ashton Service Group/Ashton Mechanical Ltd. | $19,669 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2408 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JB Site Services Ltd [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste. 1926 character merit building. 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. Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 755 Burrard St West End |
Exterior alteration to re-instate soffit underneath existing canopy at ground-level front entrance of this existing Retail/Office/restaurant/School commercial building. OK for for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2408 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling with secondary suite building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JB Site Services Ltd [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste. 1926 character merit building. 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. Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2408 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing two family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JB Site Services Ltd [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste. 1929 character merit building. 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. Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 2408 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – JB Site Services Ltd [contact removed]) This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023). Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste. 1926 character merit building. 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. Demolition | J B Siteworks Inc. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 5169 Windsor St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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 | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 3162 Venables St Hastings-Sunrise |
Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Van-City Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 920 Kingsway Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
922 Kingsway Interior alterations for tenant improvement and change of use from retail to business (print shop) for a new tenant in this existing commercial building. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. OK for Field Review per City staff Automatic Lighting Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Processed Thru FIT Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 1021 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1680 - Interior alterations to the existing office, #1680 on the 16th floor (5,200 sq. ft.) in this existing commercial building (Building 2, Guinness Tower - 1055 W Hastings St) on this site. Maximum Occupant Load = 52 persons. Scope of work includes: removal of two work stations and portion of a partition wall removed to add a new glass door from the common hallway to the existing meeting room. OK for Field Review per City staff. Notes: Energy Upgrade: N/A (BOMA BESt (Path 1)) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Commercial | Humphries Construction Group Ltd | $8,775 |
| 2020-04-24 | 1827 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
#206 Exterior and interior alterations to renovate the kitchen in this dwelling unit #206 and validate the alterations to the balcony on the 2nd floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for DB per City staff11/20 Energy upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install programmable thermostats with nighttime setback and switch for heating system Renovation HVAC | no contractor listed | $6,000 |
| 2020-04-24 | 5855 Lincoln St Killarney |
Salvage and Abatement Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-24 | 5022 Hoy St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | C-Best Construction Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-24 | 2795 W 31ST Av Arbutus Ridge |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Dakota Holdings Inc | — |
| 2020-04-24 | 128 W 17TH Av Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-24 | 849 W 67TH Av Marpole |
Salvage and Abatement Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-24 | 3825 W 19TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
SALVAGE AND ABATEMENT PERMIT Lapse of an application by COV due to no activity >6 mo Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-23 | 3519 Point Grey Road Kitsilano |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($950,000.00) with an attached accessory building (garage), at the front providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from Point Grey Road Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Bar/Sink proposed in basement 2- A/C unit proposed in basement New build | MURRAY-SIMS CONSTRUCTION LTD | $950,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 321 Princess Av Strathcona |
Interior Alterations to provide tenant improvement and change of major occupancy of an amenity space to childcare centre (Group A2) in this existing 6-storey residential building. Related to DP-2019-00528. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $616,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 2828 E 21ST Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with secondary suite ($505,800.0) 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 CA7960580 2- No strata titling permitted 3- Proposed bar sink on the main floor 4- No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Nucasa Development | $505,800 |
| 2020-04-23 | 818 W 10TH Av Fairview |
Level 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Interior alterations to provide improvements to the workstation on Level 4th to 8th floor of this existing care hospital building on this site. OK for field review as per City staff; base building built to 90.1-2007 or better. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $375,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 4732 Argyle St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($160,697.50) 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 Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed #1- 4732 ARGYLE STREET retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Vancouver Lower Mainland Construction Ltd | $160,698 |
| 2020-04-23 | 8811 Laurel St Marpole |
#110 - 8855 Laurel Street ( Building 2) Interior alterations and a change of use for first tenant from wholesale class A shell to miscellaneous products manufacturing class B with ancillary office in unit #110 in this existing 3 storey industrial building (Building #2). Unit #110 is located on 2nd and 3rd floors. The ancillary office is used by the same tenant as the ground floor tenant. Tenant: Sunwins Enterprise Ltd. Okay for field review per City staff. No development permit required for change of use - outright to outright per City staff. Related to : BU468719 AL-2016-00479 ( single exit from 3 rd storey). Note: Energy trigger not required as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $95,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#440 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 4th floor (#440) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: demo of a partition wall, construct a partition to extend an existing wall, millwork for new counter/cabinet in lunchroom, per VBBL 2019. Tenant: QuoteMedia Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. Renovation Demolition HVAC Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $40,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#410 - 4th floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 4th floor (#410) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove partition walls and doors to two offices for new staff kitchenette and phone room Tenant: WPPG Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. Renovation HVAC Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 3639 Osler St Shaughnessy |
Interior alterations only and change of use of this existing one-family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with secondary suite, with five parking spaces provided in attached garage. Scope of work includes new kitchen, Minor changes to doors and partition walls. Note: Existing Building is Sprinklered REUP submitted per City stafflefson, Mar.19/20 #1 - 3639 Osler St - Existing One Family Dwelling #2 - 3639 Osler St - Secondary Suite (southwest portion of the basement) Addresses assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to the secondary suite is from the north 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 prior to final inspection. \t Notes: 1. All construction access to be from existing rear walkway only. Renovation Basement Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 2475 E 2ND Av Hastings-Sunrise |
Deconstruction Permit To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1940 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Deconstruction Contractor: MBD Trucking Excavating Ltd Demolition | MBD Trucking Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 2828 E 21ST Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – GNA contracting ltd. [contact removed] Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-23 | 3012 E 2ND Av Hastings-Sunrise |
salvage and Abatement Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-23 | 6669 Raleigh St Killarney |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00584 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 | — |
| 2020-04-22 | 1118 Homer St Downtown |
Exterior and interior alterations to expand the existing restaurant class 1 in unit 1109 Hamilton street into the existing restaurant class 1 unit at 1119 Hamilton street, retaining 1109 Hamilton St, and to update the exterior facade to match the already approved exterior changes of the existing restaurant. Total occupant load of including staff is 298. Interior seating in restaurant, bar and lounge:160 Interior Dining : 78 Staff for restaurant:20 Ancillary retail: patrons-10 and staff -10. Patio:20 There is a staff washroom and washroom capacity for patrons is 300. class 1 cooking operation. Note: 1. OK to process as DB for exterior alterations as per City staff. The total floor area of all accessory uses should not be greater than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use, and all accessory uses are located within the principal building in HA-3. 3. Application is reviewed under VBBL 2014. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,000,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 738 Broughton St West End |
#1901 Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements throughout this existing dwelling unit and to remove unauthorized balcony enclosures and re-instate open balconies with guardrails to match exiting building. Scope of work includes replacing all finishes, plumbing and electrical fixtures in bathrooms, new tiling and millwork and flooring, altering layout including removal of walls and construction of new walls Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Terris Lightfoot Contracting Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 2200 W 4TH Av Kitsilano |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00715 Appeal #Z35641 was heard by the Board of Variance on February 11, 2020, and was ALLOWED, overturning the decision of the Director of Planning for interior alterations and to change the use of approximately 1109.0 square feet from Retail to a Restaurant Class-1 use, to be used in conjunction with the existing Retail Store, in this existing commercial building on this site. Max occupancy is 60. VBBL 2019 Issued during COVID-19 Pandemic Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 850 W 13TH Av Fairview |
846 W 13th Ave Interior alterations on the main floor only of unit 846 W 13th of this existing 2-family dwelling building. Scope of work includes changes to non-loadbearing partition walls in kitchen area, update bathroom, and finishes throughout main floor; energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the Vancouver Building By-law. Building envelope air sealing and upgrading attic insulation are required. REUP prepared by Navdeep Dhaliwal (Capital Home Energy) [contact removed] OK for Field Review per City staff: This permit is for alterations to improve the main floor only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Renovation Plumbing | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 3460 Quebec St Riley Park |
Interior alterations to provide bathroom and kitchen update to this existing one-family dwelling with secondary suite building on site. Scope of work to include remove and replace existing secondary suite basement and kitchen, the removal of non-load bearing partition walls in the kitchen on the main floor, add bathroom on the main floor, and work related plumbing, electrical and gas. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Existing non-conforming fire fighter access to secondary suite approved by B. Cowan and S. Erichsen. A signage indicating Secondary Suite through lane must be shown. 2. Building not sprinklered – No sprinkler inspection or permit required. 3. DBI to determine Structural required REV #1 issued June 9, 2020 (R. Foster) for exterior alterations to the rear (east) 2 storey portion of the building to repair framing and replace all rotted walls, re-frame new roof, replace windows and new stucco to match existing. Revision #1 Notes: 1. Exterior alterations approved as per DP-2020-00368 2. No changes to window sizes or floor area permitted. 3. Energy Upgrade: Bathroom Exhaust Fan with timer control installed. Renovation Secondary suite Windows Roofing Plumbing Electrical Signage | Canacon Construction Ltd | $72,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 999 W Hastings St Downtown |
#1810 - 18th floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant in this existing office tenant space. Scope of work: - removal of millwork, doors, interior walls, electrical fixtures, and flooring - install interior walls, doors, electrical work and equipment, painting and flooring Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Note: Energy trigger not required BOMA BEST building. Renovation Electrical Commercial | applicant withheld (individual) | $67,600 |
| 2020-04-22 | 1629 Haro St West End |
#504 Interior alterations only to provide upgrades to the existing kitchen and bathroom at this existing residential dwelling unit #504 on the 5th floor at this existing Shelmarjay Apartment building. Scope of work includes the required repairs to the fire separations in unit #504. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 1501 Haro St West End |
#1701 Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing residential dwelling unit #1701 on the 17th floor at this existing Paul Plaza Apartment building. Scope of work includes the required repairs to the fire separation in this unit #1701. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation | Solid General Contractors Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 200 Granville St Downtown |
#70 - Interior alterations to the kitchen area of this existing Restaurant - Class 1 tenant (#70 - Miku Restaurant) on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes: removal of rice mixer and washer; install one double compartment sink, one hand sink and a suspended grease interceptor on the parkade level - 2.1m clearance provided. OK for field review as per City staff: Energy Upgrade: Exempt, Boma Best - no further upgrades required. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Vancouver Coastal Health reviewed and accepted, see stamp on drawings, no health memo provided. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 543 Granville St Downtown |
#705 - 7th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement to this existing office tenant on the 7th floor (#705) off this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Area of work; 160 sf. Add 1 meeting room, 1 new office, Build out drywall partition between rooms. Add sliding glass doors & glass fronts to rooms. Relocate 4-existing light fixture, 1 sprinkler head, 1 diffuser. Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Selected energy upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $19,960 |
| 2020-04-22 | 1550 W 60TH Av Marpole |
Exterior and interior alterations to change the double sliding doors to a single-swing door and window in the basement and change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with a secondary suite OK for field review as per City staff: 1. Building Sprinklered 2. REUP not required. Project value <$20,000 Renovation Secondary suite Windows | Simon's Innovation Services Ltd | $18,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 3571 Marshall St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 6069 Cartier St Oakridge |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Canadian 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 | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 1130 W Pender St Downtown |
#1410 - 14th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements on the 14th floor (#1410) in this existing commercial building. Scope of Work per VBBL 2019: demolish/construct partition walls and construct new opening between two existing offices Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Demolition HVAC Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $9,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | 418 E Broadway Mount Pleasant |
#315 - Interior alterations to add a second bathroom to the dwelling unit (#315) on the 3rd floor of this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work includes: new sink, toilet, shower and fan; validate changes to approved drawings - wall removed and door added between den and dining area, portion of wall removed in entry foyer and replaced with glazing. OK for Field Review 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 HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $7,500 |
| 2020-04-22 | 4493 Prince Albert St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00651 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 | — |
| 2020-04-22 | 4330 Kevin Place Dunbar-Southlands |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Development Permit: DP-2018-00964 Building Permit: BP-2020-00616 Demolition Permit: DB-2020-00617 Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-22 | 5740 Berkeley St Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00626 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Harvey Wong, CRSP, ROHT of Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | — |
| 2020-04-22 | 33 W 38TH Av Riley Park |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00524 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Harvey Wong, Kinetic OHS, [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-21 | 609 Granville St Downtown |
Interior alterations only to provide for the Salvage and Abatement of hazardous materials and interior finishes throughout this former existing Four Seasons Hotel building. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Commercial | Dallas Watt Demo Ltd | $10,000,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 650 W 41ST Av Oakridge |
Soil remediation - To provide a Notification of Independent Remediation and a Completion of Independent Remediation per the requirements of the Ministry of Environment for this site. The site shall meet the Contaminated Site Regulation remediation standards to Commercial land use for the development lands (onsite), and to Residential land use for City property (off-site). This vacant site shall be back filled immediately to the previous elevation upon completion of the remediation work within 30 days from permit issuance. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $4,142,883 |
| 2020-04-21 | 7450 Ashburn St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling with two secondary suite located in the cellar with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and 2 open parking pad,providing a total of 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. A/C units proposed at rear yard and second floor plan 2. No Bar sinks New build Secondary suite | Sunrick Development Ltd | $997,110 |
| 2020-04-21 | 5335 Lanark St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($715,750.00) with 1 open parking over gravel, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1. Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7868911 2. No Strata Titling permitted 3. A/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4. No Bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | Grand Van Homes Inc | $715,750 |
| 2020-04-21 | 6655 Ontario St Oakridge |
4th floor Interior alterations to convert this existing classroom into a biology research/ teaching lab, a computer teaching lab and 6 offices on the 4th floor of this existing science building at Langara College on this site. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $512,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 2445 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
#1001 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing dwelling unit on the 10th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review as per City staffto kitchen, bathroom, create master bathroom, convert bathroom to laundry room, create powder room, remove non loadbearing wall in kitchen Renovation | Refine & Design Real Estate Inc | $250,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 3163 W 19TH Av Arbutus Ridge |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,500.00) 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 not required 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Silvercrest Custom Homes and Renovations Inc | $224,500 |
| 2020-04-21 | 5335 Lanark St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($223,817.00) 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 CA7868911 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Grand Van Homes Inc | $223,817 |
| 2020-04-21 | 2425 Oak St Fairview |
#510 - 5th Floor Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for this existing Health Care Office for a dental practice on the 5th floor (#510) in this existing commercial Oak Dental Centre. Scope of work per City staff: demolish partition walls, remove t-bar & lighting, millwork, construct partition walls, electrical & plumbing work Tenant: Dr. Suzy Hupfau Building only partially sprinklered – 5th floor not sprinklered - Building inspector - No sprinkler permit required. 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 as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 875 W 19TH Av South Cambie |
To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building ($152,795.00) and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 2.\tCovenant not required with existing house 3.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc | $152,795 |
| 2020-04-21 | 2255 York Av Kitsilano |
#107 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this dwelling unit #107 on the ground floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work to demolish all existing drywall and replace with sound insulating drywall, replace flooring, relocate laundry room, add second bathroom, create master with en-suite, create walk in pantry, and work related to electrical and plumbing. OK for field review as per City staff: Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical | Bavahaus Construction Ltd | $120,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 840 Howe St Downtown |
#250 - 2nd floor Interior alterations and change of use from General Office to Health care office on the 2nd floor (#250) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: demo and construction of partition walls, doors, ceiling tiles (grid retained), lighting, plumbing, millwork, flooring, finishes. * District Building Inspector to determine if Special Sprinkler Inspection/permit is required. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade all Automatic Daylighting Responsive Controls for Sidelighting (per City staff.4.1.1.(e) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Tenant: The IBD Centre of British Columbia Society. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | Bella Vista Management Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 3135 E 16TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Interior and exterior alteration to validate previous wwop and change the use from 1FD to 1FD + SS in this existing residential building on this site. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation | LLANO DEVELOPMENTS INC | $19,500 |
| 2020-04-21 | 2808 E 42ND Av Killarney |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 7450 Ashburn St Victoria-Fraserview |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – PTL Contracting Ltd Issued during COVID-19 Demolition | PTL Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 5335 Lanark St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Canadian Excavating Ltd. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 810 Commercial Div North Grandview-Woodland |
Interior and exterior alterations to add windows and remove un-permitted living units (#9 and #10) on the ground floor of the existing mid-rise multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $8,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 505 Nanaimo St Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to install an accessible ramp and accessible washroom on the main floor in this existing church on this site. Scope of work include to validate the landing on the east side. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $4,500 |
| 2020-04-21 | 1666 Johnston St Fairview |
Interior alterations to construct a new demising wall only on the 1st floor portion of 1668 Duranleau St to demise the existing Retail space into two Retail (E) units; 1668 Duranleau St - combined 1st & 2nd floor (1,171 sq. ft.) and 1670 Duranleau St - 1st floor (816 sq. ft.) OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: 1668 Duranleau St also occupies #208-1656 Duranleau St (281.59 sq. ft.) via interconnecting door between units. Energy Upgrade: E4 - Lighting - Upgrade all Lighting Controls (per City staff.4.1.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Commercial | TotalPlan Inc | $2,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 2333 Oxford St Grandview-Woodland |
Interior alterations only to repair the water damaged gypsum board at the fire separation in the existing bathroom of this existing residential dwelling unit #109 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timer (up to 60 minutes) and/or gas meter for fireplace operation Renovation HVAC | no contractor listed | $1,500 |
| 2020-04-21 | 1831 E 56TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Interior alterations only to provide a new interior partition and a 2'-8" x 6'-8" door to create a bedroom at this existing One-Family Dwelling. Scope of work includes the removal of an unauthorized aluminum cover over the existing sunken patio. OK for field review as per City staff. Exempted from REUP as project value is $1,000. This building is not sprinklered. Renovation | no contractor listed | $1,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | 6579 Maple St Kerrisdale |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | D&N Construction Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-21 | 2098 W 7TH Av Kitsilano |
Salvage and Abatement Related to Demo Permit BP-2020-01046 Demolition Commercial | MWL Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-20 | 1437 W 32ND Av Shaughnessy |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in basement (split level) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 4 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8105498 2.\tNo strata titling permitted 3.\tA/C unit proposed in Rear Yard 4.\tBar sink located in Rec/ Billiard Area New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $2,481,500 |
| 2020-04-20 | 6237 Marguerite St Kerrisdale |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($247,750.00) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Maco Construction Ltd | $247,750 |
| 2020-04-20 | 6551 Arbutus St Kerrisdale |
Addition/Alteration to include Addition of 450 sq.ft to the rear of the house, the addition would be one storey and would include interior alterations. Board of Variance EXTENSION APPROVED - April 03rd, 2020... Appeal No. Z35671 – 6551 Arbutus Street ***EXTENSION APPROVED*** An “EXTENSION REQUEST” was considered and APPROVED on April 03rd, 2020 and was ALLOWED, thereby granting and approved interior and exterior alterations to this existing single-family dwelling by adding an addition to rear of building to this inside with lane site, and subject to the following condition. Addition Renovation | no contractor listed | $200,000 |
| 2020-04-20 | 3516 W 21ST Av Dunbar-Southlands |
3516 W 21st Ave Exterior and interior alterations to the main floor which include new kitchen, new front and rear doors, new wood burning fireplace in existing direct vent fireplace and to enclose the existing front second floor roof deck for this existing two storey one family dwelling on this inside with lane site. Renovation Roofing HVAC | M Luchenko Construction Ltd | $80,000 |
| 2020-04-20 | 2087 E 5TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – Kingsman Excavating Ltd. [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-04-20 | 7208 Lancaster Place Killarney |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | 7 Oak West Homes Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-20 | 2545 W 14TH Av Kitsilano |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Meister Construction Ltd | — |
| 2020-04-20 | 1661 E 35TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00303 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Harvey Wong, Kinetic OHS, [contact removed], [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-04-20 | 3539 E 22ND Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
Salvage and Abatement Demolition | no contractor listed | — |