ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Date: February 27, 1998

Author/Local: K. Morgan/7760

CC File No. 2608

TO: Vancouver City Council

FROM: City Building Inspector

SUBJECT: Extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 - 75 East Pender Street

RECOMMENDATION

THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 until August 27, 1998.

GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS

The General Manager of Community Services RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing.

COUNCIL POLICY

Article 1.11.5.1 of the Building By-law prohibits the City Building Inspector from granting more than one extension to a Building Permit. Any further extensions can only be approved by City Council.

DISCUSSION

The above permit is for the construction of a new five-storey building with retail on the main floor, offices on the second through fourth floors and social club on the fifth floor with two levels of underground parking.

Construction was started on this project but has been discontinued for approximately one year. Our Inspection Services confirm that the site is secure.

This permit was previously extended and expired on February 27, 1998.

There has been no change to the zoning for this property (HA-1). Related Development Permit No. DE400001 is valid as long as this Building Permit is active. The PlanningDepartment has no objection to the extension.

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