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Vancouver building permits, week of 17 August 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 74 building permits between 17 and 23 August 2020, worth $41.1M in all. Renovation led with 33 permits, then new build with 23 and demolition with 15. Downtown and Kensington-Cedar Cottage were the busiest neighbourhoods.
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| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 33 | |
| New build | 23 | |
| Demolition | 15 | |
| Addition | 3 |
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| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-21 | 2937 Turner St Hastings-Sunrise |
This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-01697 is completed 2.5 Storey 2FD + Detached GARAGE To construct a 2-storey two-family dwelling ($777,500) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces and 1 surface parking ,having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1.\tA/C unit proposed 2.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Demolition | Prospex Development/ KNC Development | $777,500 |
| 2020-08-21 | 2617 E Broadway Hastings-Sunrise |
Southwest Corner Units #1, 9, 17 Exterior alterations for targeted building envelope repair at the Southwest corner of this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work to the exterior of units #1, 9 and 17 includes replace cladding with rainscreen stucco, balcony membrane, windows and doors. OK for Field Review per City staff: Re-re of existing elements only. Cladding colour, material, and finishes to match existing. Renovation Windows | no contractor listed | $353,200 |
| 2020-08-21 | 350 E Pender St Strathcona |
Building Permit for DP-2018-01084 for exterior alterations to the existing landscape for this existing 4-storey multiple dwelling building on this site. Notes: 1. Okay for changes in courtyard material as per City staff.01, G0.02, A1.000, A1.001, A1.002, A5.401, A5.402. A5.403, A5.404, A5.405, A5.406, A5.407, A5.408, A5.409, A5.410, and A5.411. These drawings are for reference only and do not validate any unauthorized work. 2. Application is a Minor Amendment to development permit DP 87721. 3. No interior or electrical work proposed. 4. Application for exterior repair work only. All other work to be on a separate application. Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2020-08-21 | 2937 Turner St Hastings-Sunrise |
DEMOLITION BY DECONSTRUCTION To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of 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 Power Excavating (Zack Dhillon) [contact removed]) Demolition | Power Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-08-21 | 1927 W 37TH Av Shaughnessy |
Demolition – Pre 1950’s 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: 90% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-08-21 | 3988 Heather St South Cambie |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Coso Investments Corporation | — |
| 2020-08-20 | 3025 Penticton St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey + basement one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($857,950.00) located in the basement Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law Note: parking provided under lwh permit DB-2019-05279 1- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7680784 2- No strata titling permitted 3- proposed bar sink in basement 4- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | L S Developments Ltd | $857,950 |
| 2020-08-20 | 1661 E 35TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey + basememt one-family dwelling with a secondary suite ($658,500.00) located in the basement 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- No strata titling permitted 2- Proposed bar sink in basement 3- A/C unit proposed in rear yard New build Secondary suite | MINHAS HOLDINGS INC | $658,500 |
| 2020-08-20 | 1648 W 6TH Av Fairview |
Interior alterations and change of use from Vehicle Dealer to Motor Vehicle Repair Shop with ancillary office in this existing commercial building. Scope of work includes restore 2nd storey layout previously approved. Notes: 1. No exterior changes proposed. 2. L2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016).\t 3. OK for conditional change of use per City staff.\t\t Revision #1: Changes to electrical and plumbing specifications. P Volpi, Nov. 24/20\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $312,648 |
| 2020-08-20 | 3025 Penticton St Renfrew-Collingwood |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($234,445.00) 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- Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7680784 2- No strata titling permitted New build Secondary suite | L S Developments Ltd | $234,445 |
| 2020-08-20 | 442 E 62ND Av Sunset |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $225,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 476 E 62ND Av Sunset |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $225,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 595 Burrard St Downtown |
#2000 - 20th floor Interior alterations for demolition only of all interior partitions in this existing full floor General Office space on the 20th (unit #2000) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Remove all non load bearing partition walls to leave a shell space. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Commercial | VPAC Construction Group Ltd | $200,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 1639 W 2ND Av Fairview |
Exterior alterations to provide for the removal and replacement of three (3) panel antennas, and the installation of three (3) new panel antennas, and the retention of three (3) existing panel antennas on the roof, including equipment to be located on the ground at this existing commercial building for Rogers Communications Inc.. OK for exterior alterations to install panel antennas and equipment to be located on the ground as per City staff. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Renovation Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $168,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 1500 W Georgia St West End |
#950 - 9th floor Interior alterations only to provide tenant improvements for a new General Office on the 9th floor (#950) in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: remove/construct partition walls, doors, millwork, finishes, ceiling work, lighting, power/date outlets and electrical work. REVISION #1 Minor interior layout changes by adding a new office space and lighting fixture changes. OK for revision as per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $150,661 |
| 2020-08-20 | 198 Aquarius Mews Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing Business Center at 188 Aquarius Mews on the 1st storey (common property) in this existing mixed-use building on this site. Scope of work includes: Interior demolition - walls, flooring, millwork and kitchenette; Remove, relocate and install new - doors, lighting fixtures, HVAC, T-bar ceiling; new millwork, partitions and power; new wall and floor finishes throughout. OK for field review as per City staff: ~ Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) ~ Building Sprinklered – Sprinkler permit required Renovation Demolition HVAC | Maison D'Etre Design-Build Inc | $150,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 4176 Alexandra St Shaughnessy |
To construct a free standing heavy timber pergola (approximately 64' x 26') with a glass roof, over the existing hard surface patio area just west of the existing junior building on this existing school site. The pergola is to be sprinklered to NFPA 13. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Issued during the 2020 Pandemic. New build Roofing Commercial | no contractor listed | $81,200 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2434 Main St Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations only to provide improvement in this existing Billiard Hall with ancillary Arcade (vacant) space at 2434 Main St in this existing Cultural and Recreational use building. No changes to use proposed. Scope of work including modification to washrooms and validating work done without permit in the service room, storage room and ancillary office area and removing existing kitchen and bar. Separate permit will be required for future tenant improvements. OK for field review as per City staff Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Pacific Solutions Contracting Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 626 W Pender St Downtown |
To provide tenant improvements in this existing high rise building to this existing (#400) Arts or Self Improvement School use (A2). Scope of of work includes to create 3 new classrooms. This tenant also occupies the basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. Project reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $40,000 |
| 2020-08-20 | 1661 E 35TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – Metro Contracting LTD [contact removed] Demolition | Metro Contracting Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 758 E 37TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($716,837.50) with 1 open parking over gravel, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8231594 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in the rear 4.\tBar sink located in the Basement New build Secondary suite | Fixright Construction Ltd | $716,838 |
| 2020-08-19 | 2608 Granville St Fairview |
#350 - 3rd floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new office tenant on the 3rd floor (unit #350 ) of this existing commercial. Scope of work: Per the 2019 VBBL to relocate kitchen, new offices, millwork, lighting and finishes, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler work. REVISION #1: to remove an interior partition between Office #308 and Office #311, and to provide a Split Unit added from the Patio to Server #313. Nov. 13/20 mk TENANT: CTBC Bank Corp. (Canada) OK for Field Review per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Building upper floor(s) not sprinklered – No sprinkler permit required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $316,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 5969 Athlone St Oakridge |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($249,000.00) with1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | RICHTOWN CONSTRUCTION LTD | $249,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 3776 W 33RD Av Dunbar-Southlands |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,825) 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. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE, to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8083407 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Dakota Holdings Inc | $224,825 |
| 2020-08-19 | 758 E 37TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($165,582.50) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space over gravel, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8231594 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Fixright Construction Ltd | $165,582 |
| 2020-08-19 | 520 E Kent Av South Sunset |
To demise Unit #528 into 2 separate units (528 and 530) to this existing 2-storey industrial building to create Unit #528 as a print shop (F2). Notes 1. Adjacent proposed unit is #528 (BP-2020-00648) 2. Proposed occupant load: 50 Revision #1: Unit #528: Remove proposed change room on ground floor. Unit #530: Add cabinet with sink, add washroom in existing meeting room on ground floor, replace existing door between Units #528 & #530 with a 2-hour fire-rated door, remove proposed stair vestibule on 2nd floor, and propose new door to be a 2nd exit, and change mechanical ducts. P Volpi. Nov. 26, 2021. Revision #2: Unit #530 Enclose part of Office 8 and electrical room on 2nd floor to shorten exiting travel distance to remove the proposed vestibule in front of existing stair. P Volpi, Aug. 16, 2022 Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 520 E Kent Av South Sunset |
Building Permit for DB-2020-00647 To demise Unit #528 into 2 separate units (528 and 530) to this existing 2-storey industrial building to create Unit #530 as a paper binding shop (F2). Notes: 1. Adjacent proposed unit is #530 (DB-2020-00647) 2. Proposed occupant load: 50 Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 5955 Balsam St Kerrisdale |
#205 - Interior alterations only to provide improvements to this existing residential dwelling unit #205 at this existing Bermuda Multiple Dwelling building. Scope of work includes new partition wall, new millwork, plumbing and electrical work. Note: Enclosed Balcony and Storage Room as approved under DE410352 and BU436820 in 2006 are to be permanently maintained. OK for field review as per City staff. Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required Renovation Plumbing Electrical | TRIWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INC | $10,000 |
| 2020-08-19 | 2262 E 44TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | JBI Development Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 745 Thurlow St West End |
#500 - 5th and 6th floors (interconnected) Interior alterations to the interconnected 5th and 6th floor (#500) for a new office tenant in this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Per the 2019 VBBL to remove/construct partition walls, doors, new accessible washrooms, ceiling work, finishes, lighting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work. Renovation Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Wales McLelland Construction Company (1988) Ltd | $2,100,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 4427 W 5TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($651,700.00) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8309656 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed 4.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in Rear Yard sunken patio, Interior component located in crawlspace New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $651,700 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1748 Dunbar St Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alterations to this existing 3-storey one-family Heritage 'B' dwelling. Scope of work includes renovations to all floors, validate minor addition (~27 SF) at rear kitchen, reconstruct rear deck to match approved plans, changes to windows and doors, reinstate single parking pad in rear yard, landscaping. OK for Field review per City stafflefson, June 5, 2020 Notes: 1. Scope includes installation of sprinklers to buidling to NFPA 13D. 2. Replacement windows are to be wood-framed windows. 3. Bar sink in basement rec room 4. Revision to permit or increase to scope of work may require additional building upgrades. Addition Renovation Deck Windows Plumbing | Eyco Building Group Ltd | $475,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1281 Hornby St Downtown |
To construct a 1033 sq.ft. horizontal addition to this existing one storey temporary sales office (D) building. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Issued during the 2020 pandemic. Revision #1 - to provide civil drawings showing site drainage and connection locations. - accepted Jan.28/21 Addition Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $459,200 |
| 2020-08-18 | 475 Howe St Downtown |
#1900 - 19th floor (full floor tenant) Interior alterations only to provide improvements to add a new boardroom in this existing General Office use at unit #1900 at this existing Heritage A and Municipally Designated commercial Stock Exchange Building. Scope of Work per VBBL 2019: demolish partition walls, remove doors & millwork, electrical and sprinkler work. TENANT: Mastercard Technologies Canada (ULC) Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | Vestacon Limited | $400,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 6938 Brooks St Killarney |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($241,450.00) 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 not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $241,450 |
| 2020-08-18 | 6335 Bruce St Victoria-Fraserview |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($231,250.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Tricap Development Ltd | $231,250 |
| 2020-08-18 | 4423 W 11TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($160,725) with 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 1 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8248616 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Whitestone Management Ltd | $160,725 |
| 2020-08-18 | 4427 W 5TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($148,217.00) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8309656 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | WFC Construction Ltd. | $148,218 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1088 Quebec St Downtown |
#2304 - 23rd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work to include the removal of the kitchen partition wall, renovate kitchen & bathrooms, remove existing finishing and replace with new finishing, and work related to electrical & plumbing. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1) Energy upgrade trigger: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) 2) Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $120,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 688 W Hastings St Downtown |
4th floor - Common Washrooms ** (now 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 9th and Level B washrooms as per City staff) Interior alterations to the 4th floor to provide improvements to the existing washrooms only on this site. Scope of work: remove and replace existing finish and fixtures and install new light fixtures. REVISION #1: changes to the 4th floor washrooms, additional changes to the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and basement floor washrooms and increase in project value from $13,000.00 to $113,000.00 Aug 30, 2021 mlh OK for Field Review as per City staff: 1. Energy upgrade trigger: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Space in Time Project Management Ltd | $113,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1655 Barclay St West End |
Interior alterations to upgrade the existing community kitchen. The kitchen is to serve meals to the residents of this building only. Class 2 cooking (no grease laden vapours) proposed. To be reviewed under the 2019 VBBL. Review done during 2020 pandemic. Renovation | no contractor listed | $80,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1789 Robson St West End |
Interior alterations to provide tenant improvement for a new retail limited food (Group E) for take-out only on the ground floor & mezzanine level of this existing 2-storey commercial building. Scope of works include: - relocate existing mop sink and hand sink to mezzanine level, - new kitchen equipment and layouts, - cap off one of the existing hood. Proposed occupant load = 6 staff K2 form submitted. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND REVIEWED DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS. ******** Building Review Branch Notes: 1. Ok for BP per City staff. 2. Mech. B, Plmb. B & Fire Suppression B are submitted. 3. In accordance to letter of operation , no seating will be provided for dine-in. Food services for take-out only and existing H/C washroom is to be used by staff only. 4. No change to existing sprinkler system. 5. Separate permit is required for signage. Renovation Plumbing Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 4428 W 2ND Av West Point Grey |
To permit exterior work on this existing One Family Dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope to Include: Remove and replace an A/C Condensing unit located on the roof deck. Guardrail to be added as per VBBL 2019. **DBI to confirm guard height complies at final** No Drawings Required as per City staff.2020 OK For SIPS per City staff.2020 Renovation Roofing | Reliance Comfort Limited Partnership | $9,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 1864 Frances St Grandview-Woodland |
#405 - 4th Floor Interior alterations to provide improvements on the 4th floor (#405) of this multiple dwelling building. Scope of Work includes demolishing non-structural partition wall Note: 1. Building Sprinklered Renovation Demolition | no contractor listed | $3,000 |
| 2020-08-18 | 2905 W 45TH Av Kerrisdale |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 4781 Slocan St Renfrew-Collingwood |
(Building 2 at South side of site. North Building 1 is related BP-2019-04670). To construct a new 4-storey townhouse building which contains a total of 6 dwelling units plus 2 lock-off units at the dwelling units of the lowest floor level. There is no below grade parking, only at grade open parking accessed off the lance at the rear of this site. **NOTE: all fees have been paid under related BP-2019-04670 plus all application documents are filed under that permit application. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2459 E 40TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To provide Salvage and Abatement of this existing One-Family Dwelling building. OK for SIPS processing as per City staff. Salvage & Abatement Permit: BP-2020-02107 Demolition / Deconstruction Permit: BP-2020-02106 QP: Peter R. Van Bakel of BCQP Consultants Inc. Demolition | GNA Contracting Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-18 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |
| 2020-08-17 | 1305 E 7TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a 5 storey mini-storage / self storage warehouse building in which the partly below grade storage garage is the 1st storey, w/4 floor levels of self-storage lockers above, plus ancillary office space and related retail at 2nd floor South end of the building (retail items will be boxes and moving supplies). This is a CP Process Permit and the applicant is Murray Johnson, CP. ******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2014******** STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 1: Excavation & Shoring.(June 29, 2020. B. Smith) Stage 2: Foundation to Grade. (Aug. 17, 2020. B. Smith) Stage 3: Full Construction (Jan. 6, 2021 K.Anderson for B.Smith) REVISION #1 (Feb 01, 2022): New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 505 Burrard St Downtown |
Bentall 1 - Floors 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 common washrooms/lobbies/corridors (*SEE REVISION #1 and #2) Interior alterations to provide landlord improvements on 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, & 18th floors common washrooms &/or lobbies &/or corridors of this existing commercial building. . *REVISION #1 - NOV.12/21 mk - to remove the 11th floor from scope of work which includes washrooms, lobbies, & corridor upgrades. *REVISION #2 Sept.19/23 mk - remove 10th floor from scope and ADD 3rd and 21st floor common washrooms, lobby and corridors. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | EllisDon Corporation | $4,200,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 595 Burrard St Downtown |
Bentall 3 - Floor 4, 8, 17, 21, 28, 30, 31 common washrooms/lobbies/ corridors ( *see Revisions #1 & #2 and #3) Interior alterations to provide landlord improvements to floors 4, 8, 17, 21, 28, 30, & 31st to the common washrooms &/or lobbies &/or corridors of this existing commercial building. REVISION #1 Nov.18/21 mk - ADD the 20th floor common washroom/lobbies/corridors to scope of work. - complete new set submitted with 5 additional pages, and also renumbered/relabeled pages. - project value increased by $155,000.; from $3,101,000.00 to 3,256,000.00 REVISION #2 Aug.11/22 mk -Add the 29th floor common washroom/lobbies/corridors to scope of work. - Increase project value from $3,256,000.00 to $3,451,000.00 (increased by $195,000.00. REVISION #3 - Add 32nd floor renovation to washrooms to scope of work. Increase project value from $3,451,000.00 to $3,601,000.00. ****************************************************** Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $3,601,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 1055 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
Bentall 4 - Floors 5, 6, 7, 12, 21, 22, 26, 33 common/washrooms/lobbies/corridors Interior alterations to provide landlord improvements to floors 5, 6, 7, 12, 21, 22, 26, & 33rd to the existing common washrooms &/or lobbies &/or corridors of this existing commercial building. Renovation Commercial | EllisDon Corporation | $3,580,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 595 Burrard St Downtown |
Bentall 2 - Floors 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17 common washrooms/lobbies/corridors (* See REVISION #1 and #2) Interior alterations to provide landlord improvements on floors 5,8,9,10,11,12,& 17 to the existing common washrooms &/or lobbies &/or corridors of this existing commercial building. *REVISION #1:July 21,2022 mk - Add 7th floor washroom/lobby to scope of work. - Increase project value from $2,197,512.00 to $ 2,597,512.00 REVISION #2 - Nov.2/23 mk Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Matra Construction Inc | $2,897,512 |
| 2020-08-17 | 4350 W 2ND Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one-family dwelling ($1,312,922.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. 1.\tThis Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2019-04929 is completed. 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed rear yard adjacent to garage. 4.\tBar sink located in Basement level. New build Demolition | Natural Balance Development Group Inc | $1,312,922 |
| 2020-08-17 | 1365 E 7TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior alterations to repair the building envelope on this 3 storey muilti-dwelling building (Group C) over one level of underground parking having vehicular access from the lane. Scope of work is limited to renewal of building envelope, including cladding and fenestration on all elevations. OK for BU only, as per City staff: 1. This permit has been issued under the requirement of VBBL #12511 (2019) 2. Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis 3. Exterior changes to cladding and trim to match existing in colour. No changes to guards proposed under scope of work. 4. Contractor shall have a valid business license. Renovation | no contractor listed | $820,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 1364 E 34TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($760,250) with a detached accessory building (garage) ($10,000), at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7432372 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in the rear yard 4.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | Praise Design & Construction | $760,250 |
| 2020-08-17 | 4423 W 11TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey + cellar one family dwelling building ($658,815) on this site. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB-2020-01476 (Laneway House) Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1. A/C unit proposed in the rear yard 2. Bar sink located in the basement New build Secondary suite | Whitestone Management Ltd | $658,815 |
| 2020-08-17 | 4425 W 5TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar ($651,377.50) with an open parking pad, and an attached garage providing total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 12.\tThe entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: Parking for this site is under LWH DB-2020-01332 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8309657 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | 1230254 BC Ltd | $651,378 |
| 2020-08-17 | 1515 Homer Mews Downtown |
#1802 - Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit, #1802 on the 18th floor in this existing Multiple Dwelling building (Kings Landing, West Tower). Scope of work includes: Remove interior doors, flooring, tiles, millwork, plumbing fixtures, countertops, crown moulding and wall trim throughout. Remove fireplace, non structural wall in bedroom and a non structural wall in kitchen for open concept. Relocate Electrical panel. New gas fireplace and new partitions. Install new flooring, doors, pocket doors, custom millwork, plumbing fixtures, appliances, LED pot lights and paint throughout. OK for field review as per City staff. Notes: ~ Energy Upgrade: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) ~ Building Sprinklered – Sprinkler permit is required. ~ Assurance letter "wall removed are non structural" submitted by Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical | no contractor listed | $250,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 323 Jervis St Downtown |
#107 Interior alterations to provide improvements to townhouse unit #107 in this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: - Update kitchen and bathroom, replace interior doors to the bedroom, plumbing fixtures and new flooring throughout. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Plumbing | Final Choice Construction Inc | $150,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 4425 W 5TH Av West Point Grey |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($148,217.50) with an attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8309657 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 4.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | 1230254 BC Ltd | $148,218 |
| 2020-08-17 | 2889 E 12TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
To change the use/occupancy of approx. 1550 sf from Retail (group E shell) to Fitness Centre (group A2 yoga studio) and to alter the interior to provide tenant improvements (FIRST TI) in this existing 7-storey commercial building. Note: even though this is the “first TI” in this space, the base building permit was issued in 2013 under the 2007 VBBL, review 11.2.1.2. to confirm required upgrades. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $130,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 4554 Bellevue Drive West Point Grey |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing one-family dwelling including addition on main floor and enclosing upper deck for ensuite washroom, changing front stairs and adding new foundation. Renovation energy upgrade proposal prepared by Navdeep Dhaliwal, [contact removed] Addition Renovation Deck Plumbing | no contractor listed | $100,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 2137 Commercial Drive Grandview-Woodland |
Exterior and interior alterations to provide improvements to this existing Cannabis Store for a new tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work includes adding a partition wall, office spaces, dry storage room, secure storage room, kitchenette, upgrade bathroom and electrical work. Ok for field review per City staff: 1. Signage under separate permit. 2. E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Scheduled Shutoff (per City staff.4.1.1.(i) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t 3. DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required Renovation Electrical Signage Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 8164 Prince Edward St Sunset |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demolition – Pre 1950’s 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 – Canadian Excavating Ltd (Nirmal Brar) (604)-728- 0434 Demolition | Kingsman Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 1628 Kitchener St Grandview-Woodland |
To permit a change of use from one family dwelling to one family dwelling with secondary suite on this site with no dedicate lane. Scope of work to include new interior walls in basement to create suite. Existing exterior Suite walkway and side entrance already permitted in the past BP-2016-01287. Parking to be relaxed to zero due to no lane being active yet as per City staffski - June.30.2020 Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 2502 St. George St Mount Pleasant |
Building Permit for IA-2020-00823 to change the use and occupancy from Print Shop (group D) to Retail Store (group E), and to alter the interior to repair the demising wall to be continuous from floor to underside of concrete slab above; all penetrations to be sealed. OK for OTC with no drawings as per City staff Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $2,500 |
| 2020-08-17 | 990 Beach Av Downtown |
#304 - To permit interior alterations to this existing unit #304 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope to include: Remove the existing Juliet Balcony railing and install a new Glass Guard Rail (No Top Cap Required) OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 No Energy Upgrade required, Exemption Renovation | no contractor listed | $2,000 |
| 2020-08-17 | 2550 Garden Drive Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
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-family dwelling. A separate building permit is required to demolish or deconstruct the building. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: Ramin Hamidnejad, Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. [contact removed] Notice of Demolition must be provided to District Building Inspector 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside Vancouver. Demolition | Clearview Demolition Ltd | — |