Minor variance
485 Wellington St W · Wellington Place · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (stepping up to 14-storeys (45 m), as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1247-2022 (OLT), by increasing the building height, the n. The decision has been appealed.
City file A0506/25TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedJul 3, 2025
- HearingOct 7, 2026
- 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 for the mixed-use building (stepping up to 14-storeys (45 m), as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1247-2022 (OLT), by increasing the building height, the number of storeys (stepping up to 17-storeys (54.5 m), the total gross floor area (for residential and non-residential uses), and the total number of residential dwelling units (including a reduction in the proportion of three-bedroom units). Also, to reduce the minimum required outdoor amenity space, the number of required residential and visitor parking spaces, the number of parking spaces equipped with an energized outlet, the number of oversized bicycle parking spaces, and the minimum width of two short-term bicycle parking spaces. The altered mixed-use building will contain commercial uses on the first and second storeys, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces on the second storey, and a total of 162 residential dwelling units.
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
- Jul 3, 2025Application submitted to the City.
- Oct 7, 2026Committee 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 A0506/25TEY | Under appeal | The City’s Application Information Centre |
| Condominium | File 21 234435 STE 10 CD | In progress | See its page |
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
- 15-storey building · 2016 · closed · City record
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06Quick answers about this application
What is being built at 485 Wellington St W?
To alter the development standards for the mixed-use building (stepping up to 14-storeys (45 m), as approved under Site Specific Zoning By-law 1247-2022 (OLT), by increasing the building height, the number of storeys (stepping up to 17-storeys (54.5 m), the… (file A0506/25TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Was the application at 485 Wellington St W approved?
Appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 485 Wellington 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.