Minor variance
184 Spadina Ave · Kensington-Chinatown · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 762-2023) for a new 14 and 15-storey hotel building (east tower fronting Spadina Avenue. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0646/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedAug 25, 2025
- HearingDec 3, 2025
- DecisionRefused by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Ontario Land Tribunal, not the Committee of Adjustment, will make the decision. No public meeting or comment deadline is set at the moment.
Follow this application and we’ll email you if a hearing is scheduled. Your councillor, Ausma Malik, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 762-2023) for a new 14 and 15-storey hotel building (east tower fronting Spadina Avenue, and west tower fronting Cameron Street), connected by a one-storey (with mezzanine) base building, which is currently under construction. To permit the increase of non-residential gross floor area, and the west building height from 15-storeys to 19-storeys tower (44.4 m to 57 m), and to alter the building setbacks. A related Site Plan Control (under File Number 20 21 250663 STE 10 SA) is approved with conditions. There will be a total of 280 hotel units on this lot.
The application’s description, from the City’s Committee of Adjustment data. A minor variance is permission for a small exception to the zoning rules, such as height or lot coverage.
03Timeline
- Aug 25, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 3, 2025Committee of Adjustment hearing: refused.
- —Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Date not published in the City’s data; from now on we record the date we first see each change.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0646/25TEY | Under appeal | The City’s Application Information Centre |
Plans, studies and staff reports are on the City’s Application Information Centre. We link to them rather than copy them.
Earlier at this address
- 14-storey building · 2019 · closed · City record
- Site plan · 2009 · closed
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 184 Spadina Ave?
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 762-2023) for a new 14 and 15-storey hotel building (east tower fronting Spadina Avenue, and west tower fronting Cameron Street), connected by a one-storey (with mezzanine) base… (file A0646/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 184 Spadina Ave approved?
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 184 Spadina Ave?
Ausma Malik, Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York. Source: City Wards and Councillors, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Sources: City of Toronto Development Applications, Committee of Adjustment Applications, Public Notices and Building Permits (Open Data, updated nightly). Not legal advice. Something wrong? Tell us.