Minor variance
1980 St Clair Ave W · Junction Area · Ward 5 York South-Weston
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to permit a pinball or electric game machine establishment (arcade machines) within the proposed retail establishment (grocery store). The decision has been appealed.
City file A0435/17EYK · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedMay 15, 2017
- HearingJul 13, 2017
- DecisionApproved by the Committee
- NowAppealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body
- NextAppeal hearing and decision
01Have your say
Because the application has been appealed, the Toronto Local Appeal Body, 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, Frances Nunziata, can tell you how the City is handling the appeal.
02What’s proposed
To permit a pinball or electric game machine establishment (arcade machines) within the proposed retail establishment (grocery store).
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
- May 15, 2017Application submitted to the City.
- Jul 13, 2017Committee of Adjustment hearing: approved.
- —Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. 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 A0435/17EYK | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 1980 St Clair Ave W?
To permit a pinball or electric game machine establishment (arcade machines) within the proposed retail establishment (grocery (file A0435/17EYK). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 1980 St Clair Ave W approved?
Appealed to the Toronto Local Appeal Body. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 1980 St Clair Ave W?
Frances Nunziata, Ward 5 York South-Weston. 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.