Minor variance
370 King St W · Wellington Place · 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 439-87), for the 19-storey hotel building by converting the office space into hotel suites from floors 2 to 8, increas. The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, November 25. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0671/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 17, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Nov 18
- NextHearing Nov 25
- ThenDecision; appeals until Dec 15
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0671/26TEY and the address.
- Email them as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment (Toronto and East York panel) by the deadline. How to submit, on the City’s site
- To speak at the hearing, online or in person, register with the Committee. How to take part
02What’s proposed
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 439-87), for the 19-storey hotel building by converting the office space into hotel suites from floors 2 to 8, increasing the number of hotel suites from 394 to 644, increasing the maximum gross floor area, and to reduce the total number of parking spaces from 338 to 323 (with 11 parking spaces located at-grade and 312 parking spaces located on parking levels 1 to 4). This application is subject to a Site Plan Control application, which has not yet been submitted by the landowner(s).
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
- Sep 17, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Nov 25, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0671/26TEY | In progress | 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.
05Nearby applications
The red dot is this application. The circle shows 400 metres, about a 5-minute walk.
- 1Two towers, up to 42 storeys (693 homes)126 John St · next door
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal
- 2
- 3
- 441-storey building with shops (479 homes)241 Richmond St W · about 110 m
City planners are reviewing it
- 5
- 6
06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 370 King St W?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., online or at Committee Room 2, Second Floor, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W, M5H 2N2. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
What is the deadline to comment?
4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2026: five business days before the hearing. Email comments as a PDF to the Committee of Adjustment. Source: City of Toronto, Committee of Adjustment participation rules.
What is being built at 370 King St W?
To alter the development standards (as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 439-87), for the 19-storey hotel building by converting the office space into hotel suites from floors 2 to 8, increasing the number of hotel suites from 394 to 644, increasing… (file A0671/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 370 King St W?
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.