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Vancouver building permits, week of 2 November 2020
The City of Vancouver issued 84 building permits between 2 and 8 November 2020, worth $107.5M in all. Renovation led with 39 permits, then new build with 26 and demolition with 17. Downtown and Victoria-Fraserview were the busiest neighbourhoods.
Permits by trade
| Trade | Permits | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation | 39 | |
| New build | 26 | |
| Demolition | 17 | |
| Garage or shed | 2 |
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All 84 permits
| Issued | Address | Work | Contractor or applicant | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-06 | 333 Boundary Road Hastings-Sunrise |
Including the Letter of Operation dated December 11, 2019, submitted by the St. John's Academy, interior alterations and change the use of the existing fitness centre at the 1st floor and a change of major occupancy of the existing offices on 3rd and 4th floor (D occupancy) to Secondary School (Group A Division 2) in this existing 4-storey mixed-use building providing 32 parking spaces and 6 spaces dedicated to pick-up and drop-off for the proposed school having vehicular access from East Hastings Street. ** The 2019 VBBL applies to this Permit application which has been reviewed during the 2019 Covid 19 pandemic ** REVISION #1 (June 18/21. B. Smith): Delete 1 w.c. at women`s 4th floor washroom. 3rd floor: main entry repositioned per existing condition, delete 1 new wall at reception, remove walls of meeting room near reception, administration offices reconfigured, glazing in walls replaced by solid walls, delete storage rooms, enlarge tuck shop storage room, add area for microwaves, relocate door of a storage room, remove room 303 kitchenette. 4th floor: delete 1 w.c. and 1 sink at women`s washroom, relocate 1 classroom door, delete glazing in wall and install solid wall. Add T-bar ceiling in rooms 402, 403, 404. Add T-bar ceiling in washrooms and storage room. Adjust T-bar ceiling at administration area. Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $800,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2262 E 44TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-02112 is completed To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($668,000) with 1parking space in rear yard, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1-\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8352774 2-\tNo strata titling permitted 3-\tA/C unit proposed 4-\t8’ bar sink proposed in cellar New build Secondary suite Demolition | JBI Development Ltd | $668,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 353 Railway St Strathcona |
#200 -353 Railway Interior alterations to this existing manufacturing shell space on the second floor (unit #200) for this existing manufacturing, wholesale office building on this site. No tenant at this time. Okay for field review per City staff Renovation Commercial | Rendition Management & Construction Inc | $200,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2262 E 44TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($152,500) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH) Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8352774 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | JBI Development Ltd | $152,500 |
| 2020-11-06 | 3628 W 14TH Av West Point Grey |
Exterior alterations to replace all windows in this existing one family dwelling on this site. OK for field review as per City staff: 1. New windows to replace existing (same size and in the same location) 2. All construction activity and access (including, but not limited to, storage and/or delivery of machinery, tools, equipment, debris and debris bins) be limited to the rear yard only and none of the above be permitted in the front yard on W 14th Avenue Renovation Windows | EcoLine Windows | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 3139 W 3RD Av Kitsilano |
CF-2020-002764 - Exterior and interior alterations to replace a portion of the existing foundation wall, new door to electrical room, new stair & landing at the rear of this existing one family dwelling building. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Electrical | no contractor listed | $19,500 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2262 E 44TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
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: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demo Contractor: Nirmal Brar, Canadian Excavating Ltd. Demolition | Canadian Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 3080 Main St Mount Pleasant |
Interior alterations and change of use from retail to restaurant (A2) for 3088 Main Street. Nothing on the main floor is changing at all. Mezzanine, which currently stores unused kitchen equipment, will be removed to make space for additional seats. VBBL 2019 This permit was reviewed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $10,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2306 Brock St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this existing two storey one-family dwelling (1978) to grade on this site. OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: 1. 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 | East West Excavating Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 1229 W 8TH Av Fairview |
1233 & 1235 W 8th Av Interior alterations to reinstate demising wall only by filling in the openings between the existing units at 1233 & 1235 W 8th Av done without permit on the main and second floors for this existing multiple dwelling building. OK for field review as per City staff. Note: 1. No energy checklist required for minor work as per City staff. Renovation | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-11-06 | 1750 E 15TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2020-03189 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd. (Ramin Hamidnejad) Demolition permit: DB-2020-03190 Demolition | Hi-Beam Contractors Ltd | — |
| 2020-11-06 | 1637 W 54TH Av Kerrisdale |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Octiscapes Site Services Ltd | — |
| 2020-11-05 | 1291 W 49TH Av Oakridge |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,205,500) with 2 open parking over gravel, and 1 enclosed providing 3 parking spaces total, 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 CA8138920 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in rear 4.\tBar sink located in Basement level New build Secondary suite | Bluestone Ventures Ltd | $1,205,500 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2526 Edgar Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
2 STOREY 1FD + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling ($1,137,500) with 1 open parking over gravel and 1 covered parking stall attached to the laneway house providing 2 parking spaces total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tThe required non-stratification covenant to be registered to land title prior to Sheathing Inspection 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in rear 4.\tBar sink located in Basement New build Secondary suite | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $1,137,500 |
| 2020-11-05 | 6505 Vivian St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($1,013,500.00) with 1 open parking over gravel, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8273357 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C Unit proposed in rear yard 4.\tBar sink located in ground floor level New build Secondary suite | Liwa Enterprises Ltd | $1,013,500 |
| 2020-11-05 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
700 W Georgia - Ground Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing financial institution tenant in this mixed-use building on the site. Scope of work: interior partition reconfigurations, new electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinkler work and to remove existing window films on the ground floor. TENANT: TD Dominion Bank Renovation Windows Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $800,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2021 E 4TH Av Grandview-Woodland |
To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($754,222.50) with a detached accessory building (garage) providing 2 parking space and 1 required open parking over gravel , at the rear providing 3 parking spaces in total, having vehicular access from the lane. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8018577 2.\tA/C Unit proposed at rear yard 3.\tNo bar sink proposed New build Secondary suite | White Drywall & Development Ltd | $754,222 |
| 2020-11-05 | 777 Hornby St Downtown |
919 Robson Street - To permit interior alterations to this existing Retail(E) space occupying the First and Basement Level of this Unit in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to Include: Renovation of interior space to allow for a new accessible bathroom, three trial rooms and a fitting room, sales space and upgrades to the basement level for a new staff area and managers office. Updates to lighting, plumbing, and mechanical. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $690,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2526 Edgar Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($256,000) 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 (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R. 1.\tThe required non-stratification covenant to be registered to land title prior to Sheathing Inspection 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | E-LOYAL CONSTRUCTION LTD | $256,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 3236 E 47TH Av Killarney |
Interior and exterior alterations to provide improvements to this existing one-family dwelling including a new sunken patio, replacing existing windows and doors, stripping the entire interior down to studs, layout changes, new plumbing and electrical, new finishes. Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13-D Note: Renovation Windows Plumbing Electrical | Alair Homes | $250,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 6505 Vivian St Victoria-Fraserview |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000.00) with an open parking pad providing 1 parking space over gravel, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. The entire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8273357 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted New build Secondary suite | Liwa Enterprises Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 1291 W 49TH Av Oakridge |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME + ATTACHED GARAGE + 1 OPEN PARKING To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($225,000) with an attached garage providing 1 parking space and 2 open parking over gravel providing 3 parking spaces in total, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. The entire building, INCLUDING THE ATTACHED GARAGE (if applicable), to be sprinklered to NFPA 13D as per VBBL 3.2.15.12(3)(d). Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8138920 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Bluestone Ventures Ltd | $225,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2143 E 28TH Av Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($173,000.00) 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 Note: Bldg 1 (principal bldg) addressed 2413 E 28th Ave retained on site. 1.\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Mercia Construction Ltd | $173,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2608 Granville St Fairview |
To permit interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Retail space for a new retail tenant in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope to Include: - Renovate space to showcase Retail of "California Closets". - Remove folding security door, install interior walls, new security door, plumbing fixtures and lighting. OK for Field Review per City staff.2020 Tenant: California Closets BC Ltd. Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Partial OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(g) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Plumbing Commercial | Ndevor Custom Homes Inc | $50,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 5174 Aberdeen St Renfrew-Collingwood |
Addition/Alteration to this existing one family dwelling. Scope of work to include rear deck extension and enclosure, addition of secondary suite to main floor. Renovation Secondary suite Deck | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 885 W Georgia St Downtown |
8th Floor Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for this full floor office tenant on the 8th floor (#800) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: Cut down a section of partition to 60” AFF. Remove interior partition wall, clerestory glazing, remove electrical and data outlets, finishes, paint, new lights, electrical outlets. Energy Upgrade exempted: N/A (BOMA BESt (Path 1)) Note: 7th to 9th floors are interconnected. Renovation Electrical Commercial | Priority Projects Limited | $35,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 7204 Appledale Place Killarney |
7428 Echo Place Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit 7428 Echo Place in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: renovate kitchen, remove non-load bearing closet walls, and complete work related to plumbing and electrical. OK for Field Review per City staff: 1. Energy upgrade exemption: Suite reached Energy Efficiency Target 2. Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. Renovation Plumbing Electrical | Modus Enterprises Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 3133 Cambie St Fairview |
3143 Cambie St - Interior alterations and a change of use of approx. 750 sq. ft. from office (D) to a beauty salon (D) at 3143 Cambie St on the 1st floor of this mixed use building on this site. Occupant Load = 25 persons Scope of work includes: Interior demolition of all interior office walls doors, existing finishes and lighting; new wall to separate Staff room and public area, door swing change for washroom upgrade, new millwork, hair stations, sinks, washer/dryer, lighting and paint throughout. OK for DB Field Review per City staff: ~ required 2hr FRR suite separation per City staff.1.3.1. is existing. ~ Energy Upgrade: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016). ~ Building Sprinklered – Separate Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Commercial | Meetek Construction Ltd | $25,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 432 E 30TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a detached 1 car garage($20,000.00) at the rear of this existing one-family dwelling site to provide 1 parking space having vehicular access from the rear lane. Note: -Roof drainage to 2'x 2'x 12' rock pit. -A survey may be required. Contact your District Building Inspector prior to locating formwork. The attic space (of accessory building) is not to be developed and/or used as habitable space at any time. Door when open and/or eaves or other appendages shall not project beyond any property line. Accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard and may not occupy more than 80% of the width of the site. All debris shall be cleared and the site levelled to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector. Work under this permit may not proceed beyond the excavation and construction of foundation forms until the permit been marked "plans accepted" and countersigned by the City Building Inspector on the "Building Permit Inspection Approval Record". It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the Inspector. Garage or shed Roofing | no contractor listed | $20,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2068 E 46TH Av Victoria-Fraserview |
CF-2020-009689 To permit exterior and interior alterations to this existing one family dwelling on this site. Scope to Include: Remove secondary suite in basement and return to original layout, remove window and patch opening on west wall/dinning room, updates to main floor kitchen and main bathroom and work related to electrical and plumbing. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Notes: 1. REUP exempt; project value less than $20,000 Renovation Basement Secondary suite Plumbing Electrical | applicant withheld (individual) | $18,900 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2526 Edgar Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
DEMOLITION Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 6505 Vivian St Victoria-Fraserview |
Demolition – Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Demolition | Mash Construction Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2306 Brock St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
To demolish this existing two storey one-family dwelling (1967) to grade on this site. Related to DEMO BP-2019-05329, S&A BP-2019-05330 OK for SIPs without plans per City staff: 1. 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 | East West Excavating Ltd | $10,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 612 E 29TH Av Riley Park |
CF-2018-009590 - Exterior alterations to remove the enclosure (roof and walls) on this existing open sundeck above the garage at the rear of the existing one family dwelling and restore the guardrails and deck. Ok for Field Review - L Clarke July 17, 2020 Garage or shed Deck Roofing | no contractor listed | $5,000 |
| 2020-11-05 | 2103 Upland Drive Victoria-Fraserview |
CF-2020-009409 Interior alterations only to remove an interior partition and the unauthorized Secondary Suite in the attached two (2) car garage within this existing Laneway House building. Note: Laneway House approved under DB440316. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $200 |
| 2020-11-05 | 1196 E 62ND Av Sunset |
Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2020-02969 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Ramin Hamidnejad - Kinetic OHS Services - [contact removed] Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-11-04 | 2311 Adanac St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00737 To convert the existing 1-family dwelling to a 2-storey plus basement MCD 2-family dwelling with one surface parking stall at the rear having vehicular access from the rear lane. Revision #1: Principal building: Change foundation details and top of wall elevations. Infill building: Correct dimensions on the infill floor plan. P Volpi, July 13, 2021. Renovation | no contractor listed | $800,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 8032 Shaughnessy St Marpole |
2 FD + Garage To construct a 2 storey two-family dwelling ($705,950.00) with a detached accessory building (garage) and 1 open parking at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. “This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-01878 is completed.” 1.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component(s) located in Rear Yard, Interior component(s) located in upper floor closet(s) New build Demolition | iFortune Homes Inc | $705,950 |
| 2020-11-04 | 1454 William St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00881 to develop a two (2) stories plus basement two (2) family dwelling with a secondary suite in the basement to the rear unit (Unit #2) at the front sharing a built-in parking garage with a 3-storey single-family infill building off-street parking, providing a total of 3 parking spacing at the rear having vehicular access from the lane. Revision #1: New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $660,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 2311 Adanac St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2019-00737 To construct a 2-storey 1-family infill at the rear. (Note: no parking for infill unit) Revision #1: Principal building: Change foundation details and top of wall elevations, revised top of concrete elevations, and revise foundation details. Infill building: Correct dimensions on the infill floor plan. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $400,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 1454 William St Grandview-Woodland |
Building Permit for DP-2017-00881 to develop a 3-storey one (1) family dwelling at the rear with attached (2) two car garage plus one (1) off-street parking, providing a total of 3 parking spacing shared with a proposed 2-storey two-family dwelling, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R requirements. Revision #3: (June 20/23): Minor alterations to the principal building, and top of foundation and perimeter grade changes. New build Secondary suite | no contractor listed | $280,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 7790 Granville St Marpole |
1 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 1 storey laneway house building ($234,525.00) with 1 open parking pad, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant not required with existing house 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Eyco Building Group Ltd | $234,525 |
| 2020-11-04 | 127 E 18TH Av Riley Park |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($191,575) 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 | Best Builders Ltd | $191,575 |
| 2020-11-04 | Saw Shop Building 603 Pipeline Road | Interior and exterior alterations and a change of use/major occupancy from storage (F2) to office (D) on the second floor of this existing two-storey workshop/storage/first aid office building. Exterior scope of work to upgrade convenience stairs only. Washrooms provided in separate building. VBBL-2019 Reviewed during the 2020 pandemic crisis. Renovation Commercial | Scott Special Projects Ltd | $20,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 8032 Shaughnessy St Marpole |
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 – East West Excavating Ltd. (Dale Aujla) [contact removed]) Demolition | East West Excavating Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 1932 Rupert St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit Demolition | Singh Development Ltd | — |
| 2020-11-03 | 1335 Howe St Downtown |
To construct a new mixed use 40-storey high-rise plus 7 underground parking levels with both Market and Rental dwelling units, amenity spaces, and one Commercial Retail Unit (CRU). Stage I (Excavation/Shoring) issued September 14, 2017. Stage 2 (foundation to grade) issued April 9, 2018. Revision 1 (revised excavation/ shoring design) issued Oct.15, 2018. Revision 2 (revised structural design for parking levels) issued December 17, 2018. Stage 3 (full structure) issued August 23, 2019. Full construction issued November 3, 2020. New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $58,000,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 2735 Waterloo St Kitsilano |
To construct a 2.5 storey two-family dwelling ($607,000) with a detached accessory building (garage) at the rear providing 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This Building Permit will remain in a suspended status until the associated (green) Demolition Permit BP-2020-01981 is completed. Note: This is a 2.5 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1. Rev #1: 2x A/C units proposed on the upper floor 2. No bar sinks proposed New build Demolition | 7 Oak West Homes Ltd | $607,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 344 E Hastings St Strathcona |
Ground Floor - 346 E Hastings St Interior alterations and a change of use from General Office to Financial Institution to provide improvements at 346 E Hastings St on the ground floor of this mixed-use commercial and residential SRA Bylaw Designated building. Scope of work per VBBL 2019 includes new partition walls to create office and cash safe room, new millwork for teller line and waiting area to the public, removal of carpet flooring and replace with new floors, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler work. TENANT: VanCity Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | Eyford Construction Ltd | $300,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 2091 W 2ND Av Kitsilano |
To permit Interior alterations due to Fire Damage in Units #107, #207, #303, #304, and #305 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope to Include: No layout changes to units, only repair for Fire Damage OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation | no contractor listed | $239,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 111 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
11th & 13th floor common washrooms Interior alterations to provide improvements to existing common washrooms on the 11th and 13th floors of this existing commercial building. Scope to Include: (Phase 1) Removal and replacement of the existing plumbing fixtures in the same locations, new lighting, wall and floor finishes within the bathrooms on the 11th and 13th Floors. Phase 2 will be done under BP-2020-02897 OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Plumbing Commercial | no contractor listed | $225,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 1075 W Georgia St Downtown |
Mezzanine and 2nd floor - common washrooms/lobby Interior alterations to provide improvements to the men's and women's washroom on the mezzanine level & 2nd floor and to update the elevator lobby finishes on the 2nd floor in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove and replace finishes and fixtures, electrical and sprinkler work. Building Sprinklered - Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. Energy Upgrade exemption: N/A (BOMA BESt (Path 1)) OK for Field Review as per City staff Renovation Electrical Commercial | Gibraltar Holdings Ltd | $105,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 3255 W 5TH Av Kitsilano |
Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing one family dwelling with a secondary suite on this site. Scope of work: - Propose A/C unit in rear yard - To remove unauthorized roof deck cover and existing post - Main fl - To add new door between secondary suite, remove existing fireplace and door under the stair, - Second fl - relocate washroom, enlarge and update kitchen, remove existing door and wall, remove and install fireplace, install patio door between living and dining room, add washer & dryer, and remove and infill one window - 3rd fl - Convert a bedroom to washroom and remove wall and door to master bedroom OK for field review per City staff Renovation Secondary suite Windows Roofing HVAC Plumbing | no contractor listed | $70,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 3101 Main St Mount Pleasant |
#212 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #212 in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: - Kitchen and bathroom update, millwork, remove interior wall, new flooring, finishes, doors, plumbing fixtures and lighting OK for Field Revew per City staff: L2 - Lighting - Install energy efficient lighting fixtures (single occupied space area) Renovation Plumbing | Coterra Contracting Ltd | $60,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 3077 Granville St Fairview |
3065 Granville St Interior alterations and a change of use from Beauty Salon to Retail Store to provide improvements for a new Retail tenant at 3065 Granville St on the ground floor of this existing commercial building on this site. OK for Field Review per City staff: - demo of t-bar ceiling, exiting floor and lighting fixtures - new lighting fixtures, millwork, interior walls, and flooring Energy Upgrade: E3 - Lighting - Meet the interior lighting power allowance by the Building Area Method, of the suite (per City staff.5 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) Renovation Demolition Commercial | no contractor listed | $50,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 595 Burrard St Downtown |
The installation of a locking device at a door which provides access to the 2nd exit from an elevator lobby on single tenant suite on the 11th, 12th, 15th, and 22nd story of this existing 32 story Bentall Three commercial building. Building is sprinklered. Note: This application is reviewed under VBBL 2019 and issued during 2020 Health pandemic. Renovation Commercial | no contractor listed | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 8351 Ontario St Marpole |
#100 Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing laboratory tenant at #100 on the ground floor of this industrial building on this site. Scope of work to install a racking system. OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Commercial | Hi-Cube Storage Products Ltd. | $20,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 431 W King Edward Av Riley Park |
To demolish by deconstruction this existing One Family Dwelling (House Built In 1994) Recycle requirement to meet a minimum of 75% recycle/reuse of demolition material (excluding hazardous materials) as per Condition of the Rezoning report. (Cambie Corridor plan) The deconstruction shall be in accordance with the submitted deconstruction plan and is 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]. "Notice of Demolition must be provided to the District Building Inspection 24 hours in advance of demolition by calling 3-1-1 or [contact removed] outside of Vancouver" Related to Street Use Permit, SU-2020-02048. Note: Landscape approval is as per Development Permit Tree Barrier memo. Demolition | Kindred Construction Ltd | $18,300 |
| 2020-11-03 | 2735 Waterloo St Kitsilano |
To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. Demo Declaration – All Right Trucking 99 Ltd. - [contact removed] This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Pre-1950 with Character Merit Green Demolition Conditions Apply: 90% Recycling Rate of Building Materials Required Demolition | All Right Trucking 99 Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-03 | 2334 Oliver Crescent Arbutus Ridge |
To permit interior alterations only to this existing One Family Dwelling on this inside with lane site. Scope of work: - Converting existing Mud room into WOK Kitchen for main unit - Install on cooktop, wall mount faucet and hood fan OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation | 12 Villas Inc | $2,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | To construct a 8-storey mixed-use building consisting of 1st storey - one retail and two restaurants (class 1) (shell space with demising walls) 2nd to 8th storey - 62 dwelling units all over two levels of underground parking accessed from the lane SHORT PROJECT VBBL2014 Stage #1 - excavation and shoring only -issued August 18, 2020. Stage # 2 - Full construction - issued Nov. 2, 2020 New build Commercial | no contractor listed | $25,000,000 | |
| 2020-11-02 | 555 Seymour St Downtown |
Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing School tenant (BCIT) at 555 Seymour Street on the 2nd floor of this existing mixed-use (commercial, institutional, restaurant-Class 1, School - College) building. Scope of work involves reconfiguration of parts of the 2nd floor single tenant suite plus minor cosmetic (painting) improvements at level 1 of this school`s lobby. OK for BP and new exhaust louver as per City staff. Noted: the 2019 VBBL applies to this permit application which has been reviewed during the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic. (Application fees were not paid until Sept. 11, 2020) REVISION #1 (Sep 20, 2020): See Amendments. REVISION #2 (Dec 10, 2021): Processed during the Covid-19 pandemic. - Modified existing north window to include new exhaust louver. - Expanded scope of work further west of north corridor and south elevator lobby on Level 02. - Revised non-rated wall assemblies, windows, doors, equipment, and finishes. - Revised elevator lobby. - Updated mechanical and electrical including level 2 washroom piping and lighting fixtures in various areas. - Added structural details. Renovation HVAC Plumbing Electrical Commercial | no contractor listed | $3,250,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 725 Granville St Downtown |
Main floor entrance and elevator lobby Interior alterations to provide improvements to the existing ground floor elevator lobby and side interior entrances in this existing commercial building. Scope to Include: Updates to the existing flooring, lighting, mechanical and HVAC. Building a new Storage space and front counter for the concierge staff Use. Square off existing void spaces. * Sprinkler Permit is required. Renovation HVAC Commercial | PCL CONSTRUCTORS WESTCOAST INC | $3,000,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2504 E 29TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($883,250.00) and a separate Laneway House building located in the rear complete with attached garage and 1 open parking pad, providing a total of 2 parking spaces, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8205473 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard, Interior component located in upper floor hall closet 4.\tBar sink located in basement theatre room New build Secondary suite | PHW HOMES INC | $883,250 |
| 2020-11-02 | 639 Hornby St Downtown |
To replace the existing cooling tower on the rooftop level of this existing commercial building. Ok for field review per City staff Renovation Roofing Commercial | DAVIDSON BROS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS | $880,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 3817 W 15TH Av West Point Grey |
2 STOREY 1FD + SS + LWH To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($719,562.50) with an open parking pad, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7877566 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tA/C proposed – Exterior component located in rear yard sunken patio, Interior component located in upper storey closet New build Secondary suite | Vertex Construction Inc | $719,562 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2989 W 6TH Av Kitsilano |
2 Storey 1FD + SS + D GARAGE To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement ($552,250) 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-\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA8053377 2-\tNo strata titling permitted 3-\tRev#1: 1 A/C heat pump mini-split proposed New build Secondary suite | applicant withheld (individual) | $552,250 |
| 2020-11-02 | 3839 St. Catherines St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Interior/Exterior alterations to this existing Character two family dwelling. Scope of work to include: Upgrade building code requirements to stratify units, interior alterations to both units and new foundation on both units. Sprinkler NFPA 13Dx2 Renovation | Crossmark Projects Ltd | $400,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 4043 W 19TH Av Dunbar-Southlands |
To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($224,250) with 1 on grade parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 1 1/2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law 1-\tNo A/C unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Lanefab Design Build Ltd | $224,250 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2504 E 29TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($220,750.00) 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 CA8205473 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | PHW HOMES INC | $220,750 |
| 2020-11-02 | 3817 W 15TH Av West Point Grey |
1.5 STOREY LANEWAY HOME To construct a 2 storey laneway house building ($162,500.00) with 1 open parking pad having vehicular access from the 20' Lane. Note: This is a 1 ½ storey building pursuant to the Zoning & Development By-law. 1.\tCovenant registered at the Land Title Office under CA7877566 2.\tNo Strata Titling permitted 3.\tNo A/C Unit proposed New build Secondary suite | Vertex Construction Inc | $162,500 |
| 2020-11-02 | 1827 W 5TH Av Kitsilano |
To provide tenant improvements to this existing office in this building on this site. Scope to Include: Removing minor interior walls. Adding new glass partition to existing office space. No change to lighting OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 DBI to determine if separate sprinkler permit is required Renovation Commercial | Scottech Innovation Ltd | $50,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 1401 W Broadway Fairview |
#800 - 8th Floor (full floor) Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant at office unit #800 on the 8th floor of this commercial building on this site. Scope of Work includes per VBBL 2019: demolish partition wall, demolish glass office door, remove existing glazing, construct new full height wall, replace office door with glass panel, re-install new glazing to all glazing office fronts and electrical work. Tenant: PROMETHEUS PRIVATE ADVISORY GROUP INC Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required. NOT REQUIRED per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to incorporate Automatic Full OFF (per City staff.4.1.1.(h) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for Field Review per City staff Renovation Demolition Electrical Commercial | Black Bear Enterprises Corporation | $50,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#801 - Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit (#801) on the 8th floor in this multiple dwelling rental building on this site. Scope of work to include: demolish interior kitchen walls to create open concept, renovate kitchen and bathroom, repairs to fire stopping, work related to plumbing and electrical. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical | Capital Contracting Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 1755 Haro St West End |
#402 - Interior alterations to renovate the existing dwelling unit (#402) on the 4th floor in this multiple dwelling rental building on this site. Scope of work to include: demolish interior kitchen walls to create open concept, renovate kitchen and bathroom, repairs to fire stopping, work related to plumbing and electrical. OK for field review as per City staff. Renovation Demolition Plumbing Electrical | Capital Contracting Inc | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 3220 Grant St Hastings-Sunrise |
Alteration to this existing laneway house. Scope of work includes converting the garage of a LWH into habitable space. Renovation Secondary suite | SJR Construction Ltd | $30,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 885 Dunsmuir St Downtown |
#200 - 2nd floor Interior alterations to provide improvements for this new office tenant on the 2nd floor (#200) of this existing commercial building. Scope of work: new partition, glazing, millwork for two (2) new meeting rooms. Note: demising wall under BP-2019-05575 Tenant: Heart And Stroke Foundation Of Canada Selected Energy Upgrade: E2 - HVAC - Clean and Balance all Air Systems (per City staff.7.2.3.2 of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) OK for field review and district building inspector to determine if a sprinkler permit would be required as per City staff. No SP Req'd as per City staff. Renovation HVAC Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $18,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2989 W 6TH Av Kitsilano |
Green Demolition permit To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site by means of deconstruction. This permit is subject to the Green Demolition Bylaw (11023) Note: Pre-1950 recycling requirement: 75% of non-hazardous construction waste Demolition | Hans Demolition and Excavating Ltd. | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 580 Hornby St Downtown |
#490 - 4th floor Interior alterations to demolish all interior partition for this existing Office tenant on the 4th floor (Unit #490) of this Commercial Building on this site. Scope to Include: Removing all the interior walls and updating the existing lighting to create an open plan. * Separate permit(s) for future Improvements to this space. * Sprinkler permit NOT required. OK For Field Review per City staff.2020 Renovation Demolition Commercial | Reotech Construction Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 3817 W 15TH Av West Point Grey |
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 – Canadian Excavating Ltd. (Nirmal Brar) [contact removed]) Demolition | Finest Construction & Renovation Ltd | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2504 E 29TH Av Renfrew-Collingwood |
DEMOLITION - Conventional (Standard) To demolish the existing one family dwelling building ($15,000) on this site. Note: Demo Declaration – G&K Demolition Services (Gurjinder Gill) [contact removed]) Demolition | no contractor listed | $15,000 |
| 2020-11-02 | 658 Homer St Downtown |
Building Permit for BP-2018-03630 To construct office tower located on levels 6-21 (South Tower, shell permit). New build Commercial | PCL CONSTRUCTORS WESTCOAST INC | — |
| 2020-11-02 | 4703 Commercial St Kensington-Cedar Cottage |
Salvage and abatement permit Demolition | no contractor listed | — |
| 2020-11-02 | 3437 Franklin St Hastings-Sunrise |
Salvage and Abatement Permit only for Building permit: DB-2020-03099 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. QP: Kinetic OHS Services Ltd (Ramin Hamidnejad) Demolition permit: BP-2020-03100 Demolition | Nihal Construction Ltd. | — |