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Vancouver building permits, week of 11 May 2020

The City of Vancouver issued 97 building permits between 11 and 17 May 2020, worth $30.4M in all. Renovation led with 54 permits, then new build with 20 and demolition with 20. Downtown and Sunset were the busiest neighbourhoods.

Permits by trade

TradePermitsBar
Renovation54
New build20
Demolition20
Addition1
Garage or shed1
Solar1
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All 97 permits

IssuedAddressWorkContractor or applicantValue
2020-05-15 725 Granville St
Downtown
#2000 - 20th Floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 20th floor (#2000) in this existing mixed use commercial building. Scope of work includes new interior partition walls, new accessible washroom, updates to lighting, plumbing, HVAC and sprinklers TENANT: TD Bank Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work Renovation HVAC Plumbing Commercial no contractor listed $4,000,000
2020-05-15 830 E 13TH Av
Mount Pleasant
2 STOREY 2FD + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey + basement two-family dwelling ($755,037.50) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 2.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNo Bar sink proposed New build Nayyar Developments Ltd $755,038
2020-05-15 3185 E 46TH Av
Killarney
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + DETACHED GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Cellar ($663,282.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) , at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the street (w/o access to lane). 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7918544 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at front yard 4.\tBar sink located in cellar New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $663,282
2020-05-15 355 Burrard St
Downtown
#1900 - 19th Floor (full floor) Interior alteration to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 19th floor (#1900) in this existing Vancouver designated Heritage "A" commercial building on this site. Scope of work: Per the 2019 VBBL to construct new interior partition walls, glazing, doors for offices, meeting rooms, staff room, millwork, new plumbing fixtures in staff room and washroom, new lighting, ceiling work, finishes, data and power, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. REVISION #1: to revise the layout of W/C 1907 due to existing coring/plumbing restrictions, to raise the floor by 12" and stair added to W/C 1907 to accommodate the plumbing below, reflected ceiling plan and light fixtures remain the same, and plumbing fixtures remain the same as only the layout is revised. Also to increase the project value from $630,000.00 to $636,500.00. Sept. 9, 2020 mlh TENANT: Desire2Learn Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Reotech Construction Ltd $636,500
2020-05-15 550 Burrard St
Downtown
#1900 - 19th Floor (Full Floor) Interior demolition of this full floor office space (#1900) on the 19th floor to create a "shell" office space in this existing commercial building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: interior demolition of all partition walls, doors, millwork, remove sink, plumbing fixtures, demolish interconnecting stairs to 20th floor, infill the stair opening, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Separate permit(s) and ASHRAE checklist will be required for any future tenant improvements. NOTE: Teekay Shipping Canada Ltd. will be vacating and returning to landlord. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $200,000
2020-05-15 550 Burrard St
Downtown
#1788 - 17th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for an existing office tenant on the 17th floor (#1788) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: per the VBBL to remove partition walls, glazing, doors and construct partition walls for training room and storage rooms, new millwork in staff lounge/copy area, doors, lighting, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: FM Global/Factory Mutual Insurance Company Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial Aura Office Environments Inc $144,000
2020-05-15 1055 Dunsmuir St
Downtown
#3370 - 33rd floor Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for a new General Office tenant on the 33rd floor (#3370) in this existing commercial Bentall Four building. Scope of work: Per City staff 2 boardroom, lighting, power and data, electrical, mechanical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Picton Mahoney Asset Management. Renovation Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $100,000
2020-05-15 666 Burrard St
Downtown
#800 - 8th floor Interior alterations for tenant improvement for this existing full floor office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: interior renovations to 3 areas of the floor including ceiling modifications, new flooring and finishes, lighting upgrades & electrical alterations. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial Govan Brown Ltd $100,000
2020-05-15 1266 W 13TH Av
Fairview
Exterior alteration to repair parking membranes on 4 patios in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Renovation no contractor listed $77,500
2020-05-15 1083 E 57TH Av
Sunset
Demolition by Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd $15,000
2020-05-15 830 E 13TH Av
Mount Pleasant
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo contractor name: Gagan Mohain of On time Excavating and Demoltion Demolition On Time Construction Ltd $15,000
2020-05-15 3588 Falaise Av
Renfrew-Collingwood
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 Demo contractor name: Yonghan, Wu of Canton Excavating LTD Demolition CANTON EXCAVATING LTD. $15,000
2020-05-15 4752 Joyce St
Renfrew-Collingwood
4752 Joyce St Exterior and interior alterations of this existing one-family dwelling to remove enclosed WWOP rear deck and make good with new conforming addition (approx 50sq.ft) by enclosed front balcony Scope of work to include energy and building upgrades in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2014 Vancouver Building By-law and as required by the District Building Inspector. This includes air sealing, attic insulation upgrade, and as required by the Energy Upgrade Proposal. ALL NEW WORK TO MEET VBBL 2019. Addition Renovation Deck no contractor listed $9,000
2020-05-15 223 W Broadway
Mount Pleasant
#107 - Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to change the existing Retail to Retail (Limited-Food) at #107 on the 1st storey in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes: installation of tenant equipment - dishwasher, electric convention oven and two sinks. Maximum 16 seats permitted. OK for field review as per City staff: Energy Upgrade: Exempt (Installation of Tenant Equipment only) Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler permit required. Renovation Electrical Commercial Avatar Plumbing And Heating Ltd $5,000
2020-05-15 5385 Earles St
Renfrew-Collingwood
2014 VBBL Alterations to return use of building to a one-family dwelling on this site. Scope of work includes: validate interior layout, relocate laundry facility from carport to inside of house, remove basement suite. OK for field review per City staff Note: Remove bars on all bedroom windows. 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. Renovation Basement Secondary suite Garage or shed no contractor listed $5,000
2020-05-15 2728 Turner St
Hastings-Sunrise
Interior alterations to provide a new opening with a 2'-8" wide by 6'-8" high door through the existing partition and to convert the attached garage space into a flex room, with an insulated 2 x 6 interior partition to create a storage room with access from the existing overhead door, and exterior alterations to provide a 6'-0" wide by 4'-0" high window at the east elevation of this existing Laneway House building which was approved under DB-2016-03535. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Secondary suite Triple Eight Construction Co Ltd $2,000
2020-05-15 2764 W 14TH Av
Kitsilano
Exterior alterations to this existing one-family dwelling to remove existing carport and roof deck, and to replace stairs and guards at existing rear landing. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Parking for one vehicle to be provided at 8' x 18' parking pad at rear of property with access from rear lane. 2. New stairs, guards and handrails to be constructed in conformance with VBBL 2019 Section 9.8 to satisfaction of the District Building Inspector. Renovation Garage or shed Roofing Homeline Construction & Renovation Ltd $1,000
2020-05-15 2852 W 24TH Av
Arbutus Ridge
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-05-15 5557 Stamford St
Renfrew-Collingwood
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition Lamai Homes Ltd —
2020-05-15 262 W 19TH Av
Riley Park
Salvage and Abatement permit only and does not authorize any demolition or deconstruction work on the house. For Building permit DB-2020-00910 For Demolition permit BP-2020-00911 QP: Tarlochan Sunar, BSc, AScT Company: MCA Environmental Consulting Inc. Demolition Canadian Excavating Ltd —
2020-05-14 1784 Charles St
Grandview-Woodland
LOT T To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($583,000) + lock-off unit in the basement cellar with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7668712 to CA7668713 2.\t2 A/C Units proposed New build Secondary suite Fina Homes Ltd $583,000
2020-05-14 1790 Charles St
Grandview-Woodland
LOT U To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling + Lock off unit at the basement/cellar ($583,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7668728 to CA7668729 2.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Fina Homes Ltd $583,000
2020-05-14 5163 Inverness St
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey and half + cellar one family dwelling building on this site. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2019- 2473(Laneway House) Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tA/C units proposed rear yard 2.\tBar sink located in Rec Room New build Secondary suite Archtech Inc $566,700
2020-05-14 505 Burrard St
Downtown
#300 & #350 Interior alterations to demise this existing full floor office tenant space (unit #300) into two units (#300 & #350), and to provide improvements to both office units on the 3rd floor of this commercial building on this site. *Same tenant occupying both units. Scope of Work per VBBL 2019: demolish demising/partition walls, relocate doors, construct new demising wall, new drywall partition, partition alterations, electrical and plumbing work TENANT: CounterPath Corporation Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial Allspaces Design & Management Ltd $60,000
2020-05-14 750 W Broadway
Fairview
#1112 - 11th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Health Care Office tenant on the 11th floor (unit #1112) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: remove partition walls, construct new interior walls to create 4 therapy rooms, relocate doors, millwork, electrical, and sprinkler work. OK for Field Review per City staff: Manifest Counselling Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Note: Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1 (h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Electrical Commercial applicant withheld (individual) $60,000
2020-05-14 2796 Adanac St
Hastings-Sunrise
To construct a detached 20'x24' accessory building (garage) at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling site to provide 2 parking spaces having vehicular access from the lane. OK For SIPS as per City staff.2019 Notes: 1. Garage roof drainage to rock pit subject to DBI approval 2. The attic space (of accessory building) is not to be developed and/or used as habitable space at any time. Garage or shed Roofing no contractor listed $50,000
2020-05-14 789 Jervis St
West End
1339 Robson Interior alterations for interior demolition to this existing Restaurant Class 1 to shell in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove all interior partition walls, doors and decommission appliances and equipment/fixtures. OK for Field Review per City staff: Interior demolition NOTE: Separate permit(s), ASHRAE checklist and building upgrades under VBBL 2019 Part 11 required prior to further occupancy in this space. Building Sprinklered – Building inspector determined on site a separate sprinkler permit is required, May 13, 2020. Renovation Demolition Commercial WBH Construction $40,000
2020-05-14 1188 W Georgia St
West End
#2070 Interior alterations to provide improvements to this office unit #2070 on the 20th floor in this existing commercial building on this site. No changes to lighting. OK for field review as per City staffquired as per City staff; BOMA BESt building. Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $35,000
2020-05-14 1037 E 8TH Av
Mount Pleasant
#308 - Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the existing kitchen and bathroom at this existing residential dwelling unit #308 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation no contractor listed $19,250
2020-05-14 1037 E 8TH Av
Mount Pleasant
#405 - Interior alterations only to provide improvements to the existing kitchen and bathroom at this existing residential dwelling unit #405 at this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation no contractor listed $17,900
2020-05-14 125 Milross Av
Downtown
#1405 - 14th floor Exterior alteration at unit #1405 on the 14th floor to install air conditioner unit on the balcony and related interior units at this existing multiple dwelling building. OK for Field Review per City staffi, April 9, 2020 Note: Noise emanating from mechanical equipment shall be in compliance with the provisions of Noise Control By-law No. 6555. Renovation HVAC no contractor listed $16,050
2020-05-14 811 Lillooet St
Hastings-Sunrise
Demolition BY Deconstruction Pre-1950 Green Demolition Conditions Apply 75% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Demo Declaration by Deconstruction – Company Name PTL Contracting (Contact Name: Jagminder S. Pannu) [contact removed] Demolition PTL Contracting Ltd $15,000
2020-05-14 1140 Homer St
Downtown
#304 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing vacant office space on the 3rd floor (#304) of this existing Vancouver Heritage Register 'B' commercial building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition wall. remove sided mirror, minor framing, new light (LED) fixtures, 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) OK for field review and district building inspector to confirm if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. SP Not required as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial Cube 4 Construction & Design Ltd $10,000
2020-05-14 6584 Lancaster St
Killarney
Exterior and interior alterations to change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with a secondary suite on this site. Scope of work includes: new sunken patio and stairs, removal of interior stairs, remove enclosure below rear deck, new kitchen in suite. Renovation Secondary suite Deck no contractor listed $8,000
2020-05-14 1017 Keefer St
Strathcona
Interior alterations and change of use from one family dwelling to one-family dwelling with secondary suite on this site with infill building. Building 3 - BP-2017-04109 (Front/East Building) #1 - 1027 Keefer St - One Dwelling #2 - 1027 Keefer St - Secondary Suite Address assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access to is from the east 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. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Building is sprinklered to NFPA-13D. 2. Building shares a built-in 2-car parking garage located in the rear infill building. 3. No strata-titling will be permitted. 4. This is a two-storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-law. 5. 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. 6. Provide minimum headroom of 6’-6” over 80% of the suite area and all exit routes. 7. Smoke alarms to be installed in compliance with Subsection 9.10.19., Division B of the Vancouver Building By-law (2019) 8. 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 9. Energy efficiency upgrade to be in conformance with Table 11.2.1.4. of the Vancouver Building By-law Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $5,000
2020-05-14 8665 Barnard St
Marpole
Interior alterations to install racking system on the main floor of this existing Repair Shop Class A/Laboratory(engine testing) with ancillary office on this site. OK for field review as per City staffilding Bylaw 2014 Renovation Commercial ARPAC Storage Systems Corporation $2,500
2020-05-14 381 E 41ST Av
Riley Park
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-05-14 326 E 35TH Av
Riley Park
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-00904 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 —
2020-05-14 1324 Arbutus St
Kitsilano
S & a Demolition no contractor listed —
2020-05-14 6869 Doman St
Killarney
Salvage and abatement Demolition Double Star Enterprises Ltd. —
2020-05-13 855 Granville St
Downtown
Interior and exterior alterations to this existing 2 storey theatre (A1) building and to change the occupancy to assembly (A2) single tenant shell occupancy. The north end of the building will be demolished, retaining the heritage facade and be restructured. Standpipes required as per City staff.2.5.8.(1). Reviewed under the 2019 VBBL Revision #1 - to replace approved site drawings which have been lost - accepted July 12/22 Revision #2 - Changes to elevations at rear exits and to include openings in the floors to accommodate a future convenience stair (to be done by tenant). - accepted Dec.5/22 Erv Renovation Demolition Commercial no contractor listed $9,950,000
2020-05-13 1415 Lamey'S Mill Road
Fairview
Exterior alterations for building envelope repair to this existing 7-storey residential building, thereby providing the following alterations: - replace existing stucco cladding to rain-screen acrylic stucco cladding and install Dryvit Outsulation system to existing concrete walls on East and West elevations; - apply waterproofing membrane at balcony and elevated walkway on Level 3; - replace all existing balcony and walkway guardrails; - replace all windows and sliding doors (same sizes) on all floors; - replace all suite entry doors on South facade. Note: - North and south walls colour to be "Shitake" SW9173 (or matching), windows white; - East and West end walls, guard rails, south stair and elevator painted walls to be "Taupe Tone" SW 7633 (or matching) ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Rev. #1 - Sept 15, 2020 - C. Fong - W1 to add 2" mineral wool insulation. - Change exterior wall color to SW7665 Wall Street with black walkway & balcony railings. Rev. #2 - June 9, 2021 - C. Fong - Remove self-closing device on suite entry doors. Building Review Branch Notes: 1. All exterior windows fronting the exterior walkway on South facade to be tempered glazing. 2. All new suite entry doors on South facade to have min. 20 min. F.P.R. Renovation Windows no contractor listed $1,250,000
2020-05-13 496 E 47TH Av
Sunset
2 STOREY 1FD + SS To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($877,500.00). 1 parking space attached to Laneway house under separate building permit and 1 open parking space over gravel, providing 2 parking space in total, have vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8052832 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in basement New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $877,500
2020-05-13 7 W 28TH Av
Riley Park
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling ($753,825.00) Note: Parking for this site provided under LWH DB-2019-05733 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 rear yard New build Y & L Developments Ltd $753,825
2020-05-13 886 E 38TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($717,825.00) located in the cellar. Note: parking for this site is provided under DB-2019-04923 Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7865801 2- No strata titling permitted 3- proposed bar sink in basement 4- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite Ample Construction Ltd $717,825
2020-05-13 158 E 44TH Av
Sunset
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($683,727.50) with 1 open parking over gravel, and 1 attached garage to LWH, providing 2 parking space in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7923445 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in basement New build Secondary suite 1029020 BC Ltd $683,728
2020-05-13 127 E 42ND Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($552,455.00) located on the first floor. Note: parking for this site has been provided under DB-2019-03061 Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7758412 2- No strata titling permitted 3- proposed bar sink on first floor 4- No A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite Sanco Projects Ltd $552,455
2020-05-13 1918 Graveley St
Grandview-Woodland
To construct a two-storey Infill One-Family Dwelling residential building with 1 adjacent surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. - See BP-2019-05132 for the Character building. ******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, Struct. 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-2019-05132. - All new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $299,999
2020-05-13 1076 E 11TH Av
Mount Pleasant
1076 E 11TH Ave Exterior and interior alterations to the main and second floors, remove the approved secondary suite on the ground floor, reinstate the interconnecting stairs between ground and second floors, reduce the existing rear deck and storage area and to convert this existing two and a half storey multiple conversion dwelling containing two dwelling units to a one family dwelling on this corner with lane site. Work to include new windows on the south elevation, new window on the east elevation and to replace the existing front stairs from the main floor to grade to match existing. Letter of support for the rear deck received from adjacent neighbour (March 24,2020). Renovation Secondary suite Windows no contractor listed $280,000
2020-05-13 3538 E 48TH Av
Killarney
To construct a 1 storey laneway house building with 2 Surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite Smallworks Studio and Laneway Housing Inc $225,000
2020-05-13 496 E 47TH Av
Sunset
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($200,500.00) 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 CA8052832 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $200,500
2020-05-13 6 W 27TH Av
Riley Park
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building 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- No Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite Y & L Developments Ltd $192,950
2020-05-13 127 E 42ND Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($174,942.50) 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 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7758412 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit New build Secondary suite Sanco Projects Ltd $174,942
2020-05-13 1381 E 55TH Av
Sunset
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($167,232.50) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Transformer located at lane Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 1373 E 55th ave retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite CAN WON CONSULTING LTD $167,232
2020-05-13 886 E 38TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($165,700.00) 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- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7865801 2- No strata titling permitted New build Secondary suite Ample Construction Ltd $165,700
2020-05-13 158 E 44TH Av
Sunset
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($156,250.00) providing 1 required open parking over gravel 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 registered at the Land Title Office under CA7923445 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard New build Secondary suite no contractor listed $156,250
2020-05-13 1665 Nelson St
West End
#402 - 4th floor Interior alteration to renovate kitchen and bathroom of this existing residential unit #402 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work includes removal of pony walls, kitchen upgrades, new flooring, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Okay for field review as per City staff: 1. DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required- DBI determined on May 12 2020 "No SP is required". Renovation Plumbing Electrical Factory Edge Construction Ltd $100,000
2020-05-13 845 Hornby St
Downtown
#403 & #407 Interior alteration to provide tenant improvement in this existing hotel building on this site Scope of work: - remove and install doors, frames, millwork, partition wall, and fixtures - new flooring, finishes, and electrical work. Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $95,000
2020-05-13 909 Burrard St
West End
#605 - 6th floor Interior alterations to Unit No. 605 on the 6th floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work includes relocation of kitchen, replacing glass door to solarium This building is sprinklered. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (fridge, dishwasher) Notes: 1. This permit is to validate existing work done without permit. 2. Floor finish in solarium is to be an impervious floor surface (such as tile). Renovation no contractor listed $25,000
2020-05-13 496 E 47TH Av
Sunset
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition Kingsman Excavating Ltd. $15,000
2020-05-13 127 E 42ND Av
Sunset
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – K P Excavating & Demolition Ltd [contact removed] Demolition K P Excavating & Demolition Ltd $15,000
2020-05-13 1622 E 12TH Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Building Permit for DP-2019-00111 interior alterations to this existing multiple conversion dwelling (duplex) scope of work includes: addition of laundry room in basement under porch (added 43sq ft FSR). To repair the front stairs and the rear deck and stairs Renovation Deck no contractor listed $14,800
2020-05-13 1918 Graveley St
Grandview-Woodland
To retain and provide exterior alterations to the existing One-Family Dwelling Character building by replacing the rear deck and its exterior stair, installing exterior sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13 and to construct a two-storey Infill One-Family Dwelling residential building (under separate permit) with 1 adjacent surface parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** - See BP-2019-05133 for the infill building. Building Review Branch Notes: - Sch-A, Struct. B & Arch. B are submitted. - Existing building is sprinklered to NFPA 13D requirements. - Exterior sprinkler system in conformance with NFPA 13 required on the East & West facade per City staff.5 1.1.(11). Full sprinkler review require. - All existing unprotected openings are required to be wired/tempered/laminated safety glass on the East & west facade per City staff.3.3.4.(1). - Existing building is fully upgraded meeting design upgrade levels of F4, S4, N4, A4 & E4 and fully sprinklered per VBBL 11.4.7.1. - Existing combustible eave projections which project to less than 0.45m from the East & West property line may be retained subject to condition that soffit protection is provided with non-combustible material and without venting. Renovation Deck no contractor listed $10,000
2020-05-13 3282 W 34TH Av
Dunbar-Southlands
Salvage and Abatement Permit Development Permit: DP-2017-00764 Building Permit: BP-2020-00930 Deconstruction Permit: BP-2020-00931 Demolition TX Contracting Ltd —
2020-05-12 2146 E 44TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
2 STOREY 2FD + SS + 2 CAR GARAGE+ 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($682,250.00) with a detached accessory building (garage), at the rear providing 3 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tNon-stratification secondary suite covenant must be registered prior to sheathing inspection 2.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite Sunrick Development Ltd $682,250
2020-05-12 2211 W 2ND Av
Kitsilano
Exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Work to replace cladding with rainscreen on portions of the west, north and east elevations. OK for DB per City staffrs, December 17, 2019 Renovation no contractor listed $300,000
2020-05-12 1668 W Broadway
Fairview
Unit #205 Interior and exterior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new Restaurant Class 1 (Group A2) tenant at Unit #205 on the second floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Proposed work includes installation of an additional new roof top unit, new kitchen equipment and new interior seating layout. OK for DB exterior roof top unit per City staff: 1. Work without permit 2nd floor outdoor seating to be removed. Separate permit required for outdoor seating. Permit Amendment #1- 2020-12-09- S.Le Interior seating layout change with no increase in occupant load. Renovation Roofing Commercial no contractor listed $100,000
2020-05-12 928 Beatty St
Downtown
960 Beatty Street Interior alterations to this dwelling unit in this existing multiple dwelling (townhouse) building Scope of work includes remodeling the kitchen, removal of partition walls, new fixtures, flooring, sprinkler and electrical work District Building Inspector determined Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation Electrical no contractor listed $75,000
2020-05-12 1455 W Georgia St
Downtown
#300 - 3rd floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations only to provide tenant fitout for a new General Office tenant on the 3rd floor (#300) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: per the 2019 VBBL to remove 3 partition walls and to construct new partition walls for meeting rooms, new accessible washroom, doors, lighting, ceiling work, finishes, electrical and plumbing work. REVISION#1: to correct RCP. Ceiling is exposed except for offices. June 25/20 mk TENANT: Sprung Studio Ltd. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Space Control systems (per City staff.4.1.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Note: Building is not sprinklered OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $70,000
2020-05-12 2321 Scotia St
Mount Pleasant
2329 Scotia St Interior alterations to this existing dwelling unit on the 1st and 2nd storeys of this existing multiple dwelling building Scope of work includes renovate kitchen and bathrooms. OK for Field Review per City staff: exemption target reached. This building is sprinklered. Renovation Plumbing Barbcon Contracting Ltd $70,000
2020-05-12 3077 Granville St
Fairview
3061 Granville St To permit interior alterations and a change of use from retail "shell space" to beauty salon (Group D occupancy) in this existing commercial building. Tenant: Happy Birthday Salon OK for field review as per City staff: 1. No DP required for change of use as Beauty Salon is outright use in C-3A and no parking changes as per City staff. 2. This building is not sprinklered. Energy Upgrade Selected: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate automatic partial OFF as per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Renovation Commercial Sawatzky Contracting Ltd $65,000
2020-05-12 5445 Baillie St
South Cambie
Exterior alterations to install 165 solar PV panels on the roof of this existing 2 storey School (Group A2). Permit Amendment #1- 2021-01-14- S.Le - Install an additional 118 solar PV panels for a total of 283 solar PV panels on the roof. Solar Commercial no contractor listed $50,000
2020-05-12 2370 W 2ND Av
Kitsilano
#608 - Interior alterations to the existing dwelling unit, #608 on the 6th floor in this existing Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work includes: remove walls, doors, bathtub and relocate electrical panel; Bathroom - new pocket door and shower; Bedroom - new pocket door and closet; Kitchen - open concept, new walls, fixtures, appliances, cabinets, tiles and new Laundry room. New lighting, paint, baseboards throughout. OK for field review as per City staff: Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing Electrical Bolar Development Group Ltd $50,000
2020-05-12 1405 W 12TH Av
Fairview
#1001 Interior alteration to provide bathroom and powder room renovation in this existing residential suite #1001 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Selected Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) Okay for field review as per City staff Renovation HVAC Plumbing Ndevor Custom Homes Inc $40,000
2020-05-12 1631 E 22ND Av
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Change of use from One Family dwelling to One Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite and interior alterations to validate renovations to kitchen, ensuite and front entry door on the main floor. Scope of work includes new two surface parking spaces at the rear. OK for field review as per City staff. Note: - District Building Inspector to determine if structural submission is required for the removal of existing walls without permit on the both floors. - No strata-titling permitted. - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site. - Install interconnected, hardwired, 120 volt smoke alarms with battery back-up and silencing feature, in each sleeping unit and within 5m outside each sleeping areas on each storey as per Building Bylaw 9.10.19. - Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm as per Building By-Law 9.32.4.2. & Bulletin 2007-007-BU/EL. - Dedicated 3'-0" wide firefighting access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times. This permit is for alterations to improve the secondary suite and basement area only. Any unauthorized work on this site, existing or otherwise, is neither recognized nor approved and may be subject to enforcement action. Renovation Secondary suite Plumbing no contractor listed $19,900
2020-05-12 1941 E Georgia St
Grandview-Woodland
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. Demolition CANTON EXCAVATING LTD. $15,000
2020-05-12 2146 E 44TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demo Contractor: Sukhbir Singh of PTL Contracting Ltd. (604-327- 6863) Demolition PTL Contracting Ltd $15,000
2020-05-12 10 E Pender St
Downtown
18 E Pender St Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new Retail (Limited Food Service) tenant at this existing Retail unit 18 E Pender St on the ground floor of this Municipally Designated Heritage commercial building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Building is not sprinklered. 2. Energy trigger chosen; E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Commercial no contractor listed $10,000
2020-05-12 8 W 16TH Av
Riley Park
To permit a change of use to allow for a secondary suite in Strata Lot #2 (3211 Ontario Street) of this existing Two Family Dwelling on this corner with lane site. Existing 2 car garage and 2 exterior parking to remain at the rear of property with access from the lane. Scope to Include: Convert the basement into a secondary site. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 No Energy Upgrade Required, Scope Under $25,000 Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $5,000
2020-05-12 8 W 16TH Av
Riley Park
To permit a change of use to allow for a secondary suite in Strata Lot #1 (8 West 16th Ave) of this existing Two Family Dwelling on this corner with lane site. Existing 2 car garage and 2 exterior parking to remain at the rear of property with access from the lane. Scope to Include: Convert the basement into a secondary site. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 No Energy Upgrade Required, Scope Under $25,000 Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $5,000
2020-05-12 1463 E 58TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
1463 E 58TH Ave Exterior and interior alterations to add a new rear covered deck to this existing one family dwelling on this site thereby relaxing of rear yard, the floor space ratio and building depth regulations of the RS-1 District Schedule as per the decision of the Board of Variance, appeal number Z35516 dated July 04,2019 subject to the following conditions: (1) that the approved covered deck shall be limited to the maximum size as shown on the plans with 10.0 feet (in depth) by 17.50 feet (in width) in accordance with the Board of Variance's approval on July 04th, 2019 (2) that the site must comply with the Site Impermeability regulations (a maximum allowance is 0.6 / 60%) of the Zoning and Development By-law to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning; and (3) The development shall otherwise comply with the requirement and regulations of the Zoning and Development By-Law to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. Ok for field review as per City staff Renovation Deck no contractor listed $3,000
2020-05-12 6589 Lancaster St
Killarney
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition Bright Star Holding Incorporated —
2020-05-12 8533 Shaughnessy St
Marpole
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition 0869270 BC Ltd. —
2020-05-12 1437 E 64TH Av
Victoria-Fraserview
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition DUAR DEVELOPMENT LTD. —
2020-05-12 99 W Pender St
Downtown
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 one-storey commercial building. Related to BP-2020-01082 Renovation Demolition Commercial no contractor listed —
2020-05-11 1185 Haro St
West End
Interior and exterior alterations to provide building upgrades to the existing Multiple Dwelling (Group C) Heritage C building containing 12 dwelling units on this site. Proposed work includes stair, washroom, kitchen and lighting upgrades. Enquiry Centre Review Notes: Reviewed for exterior changes and cleared for a DB per City staff. Separate Permit Required for Parking. Heritage Review Notes per City staffy balustrade, with the existing geometric pattern. A railing could be added in order to meet Building Code height requirements. Building Review Branch Notes: Entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R. Revision #1- 2023-03-28- S.Le Revisions to basement level ONLY. Added bulkheads, modification of previously approved bulkheads and low headroom clearance areas, modification to door locations, slight changes to slab levels. Renovation Plumbing Kinged Holding Ltd $1,200,000
2020-05-11 To construct a two-storey two-family dwelling ($704,195.00) 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. A/C units proposed in rear yard 2. Bar sinks (2) proposed in basement New build GB Holdings Ltd $704,195
2020-05-11 368 Kingsway
Mount Pleasant
Interior alterations to alter layout of the second floor of the existing motor vehicle dealer unit in the existing highrise mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work: - demo & install interior walls, doors, reconfigure of offices & staff spaces (lounge, locker rooms, washrooms, new plumbing fixtures and electrical work. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $435,000
2020-05-11 666 Burrard St
Downtown
#340 - 3rd floor Interior alterations only to provide tenant improvement on the 3rd floor (#340) for a new office tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of Work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition walls and doors, construct new partition walls to create more office rooms and a boardroom, new sliding doors, millwork, lighting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Tenant: AIG Insurance Company of Canada. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Demolition HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial no contractor listed $200,000
2020-05-11 280 E 24TH Av
Riley Park
Exterior and interior alterations and addition to this existing 2-storey character dwelling to restore to a one-family dwelling by removing legal secondary suite. Scope of work includes rear additions to both 1st (257 SF) and 2nd storeys (183 SF), layout changes to both floors, new windows. Sprinkler to NFPA 13D. Renovation Secondary suite Windows no contractor listed $195,000
2020-05-11 3672 Tanner St
Renfrew-Collingwood
To convert the existing 3-car garage with an attached carport to a one-storey laneway house with an attached garage with 2-piece washroom providing 1 parking space + 1 on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Addressing notes: 3670 Tanner St -Laneway House Address assigned per approved plans. Fire and Emergency street access (walkway) to the laneway house is from the east 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. Notes: 1. No A/C unit proposed 2. No Strata Titling permitted 2. B1/B2 YK Sharma [contact removed]) Structural only 3. HPO - not required per City staff ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014***** Renovation Secondary suite Garage or shed Plumbing no contractor listed $90,000
2020-05-11 2079 W 4TH Av
Kitsilano
Interior and Exterior alterations to provide improvements to the existing dwelling units, #1 and #2 on the 2nd floor in this existing mixed use Building. Scope of work includes: Exterior - replacement of sliding doors and windows on the north and south elevation. Interior - replace doors, remove partitions, millwork, appliances, fixtures and finishes. Walls for revised kitchen/storage room layout, laundry room and closets; new appliances, plumbing fixtures, doors and lighting throughout. OK for field review as per City staff. Notes: OK to process as a BP per City staff: L2 - Appliances - Upgrade to an Energuide/Energy Star appliance (washer; dryer) Renovation Windows Plumbing no contractor listed $65,000
2020-05-11 3494 W 22ND Av
Dunbar-Southlands
Interior alterations only and a change of use to an One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Suite on the main floor and to provide improvements to the existing bathroom on the upper floor of this existing building. Scope of work also includes exterior alterations to change the suite entry door from 2'-8" wide to 3'-0" wide. #1 - 3494 W 22nd Av - Existing Principal Dwelling (2nd storey and west portion of 1st storey) #2 - 3494 W 22nd Av - Secondary Suite (east portion of 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 prior to final inspection. 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 and to include reference drawing sheet #1 and #2 from DP50121/BP49269 with this application as per City staff. Renovation Secondary suite no contractor listed $55,000
2020-05-11 1710 W 13TH Av
Fairview
#108 - 1st floor Interior alterations to this unit #108 on the first floor of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work: relocate kitchen, re&re fixtures in bathrooms, new shower to ensuite powder room, new laundry room, new storage room. OK for Field Review per City staff: L2 - SWH - Install low flow shower heads in all showers Renovation Plumbing no contractor listed $55,000
2020-05-11 220 E 1ST Av
Strathcona
To demolish the existing motor vehicle repair shop. "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 3R Demolition Corp $38,297
2020-05-11 1405 W 15TH Av
Fairview
#312 Interior alterations only to provide upgrades to the existing bathroom at this existing residential dwelling unit #312 at this existing Landmark Grand Multiple Dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Install timers (up to 60 minute), or humidistat for washroom fan(s) Renovation HVAC Plumbing Coyle's Construction & Custom Carpentry Ltd $24,549
2020-05-11 795 W 8TH Av
Fairview
#27 - Interior alterations only to provide kitchen and living room upgrades in the existing 2 storey dwelling/townhouse unit, #27 (Building 5) in this existing Multiple Dwelling building (Dover Pointe). Scope of work includes: interior demolition of kitchen non load bearing wall, millwork, flooring, appliances and lighting, remove wood burning fire place, tiles, drywall and framing. Install new kitchen millwork, appliances, tiles and LED lighting. Cap and seal chimney flue at 1st floor ceiling, repair floors and move electrical outlets. Drywall and paint all affected areas. OK for field review as per City staff. Notes: Energy Upgrade: L2 - HVAC - Remove fireplace (wood or gas) Building Not Sprinklered – No sprinkler permit required. Renovation Demolition HVAC Electrical no contractor listed $18,000

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