Second suite
860 Richmond St W · West Queen West · Ward 10 Spadina-Fort York
The owner is asking for exceptions to the zoning rules to permit a hotel (to contain 62 rooms) and a restaurant use (at grade), including a gym in the basement level, within the existing three-storey non-residential building (vacant office uses). The Committee of Adjustment hears it on Wednesday, December 16. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
City file A0653/26TEY · Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- SubmittedSep 4, 2026
- Notice to neighboursHearing scheduled
- NowComments open until Dec 9
- NextHearing Dec 16
- ThenDecision
01Have your say
- Write your comments, mentioning file A0653/26TEY 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 permit a hotel (to contain 62 rooms) and a restaurant use (at grade), including a gym in the basement level, within the existing three-storey non-residential building (vacant office uses). Also, to alter the existing building by constructing a new front canopy, two new interior stairwells and one new elevator for rooftop access (maintenance). There will be no parking spaces provided on-site.
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 4, 2026Application submitted to the City.
- Dec 16, 2026Committee of Adjustment hearing: deferred.
04City files and documents
| Type | File | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor variance | File A0653/26TEY | 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.
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06Quick answers about this application
When is the Committee of Adjustment hearing for 860 Richmond St W?
Wednesday, December 16, 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, December 9, 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 860 Richmond St W?
To permit a hotel (to contain 62 rooms) and a restaurant use (at grade), including a gym in the basement level, within the existing three-storey non-residential building (vacant office uses). Also, to alter the existing building by constructing a new front… (file A0653/26TEY). Source: Committee of Adjustment Applications, as of Nov 13, 2026.
Who is the councillor for 860 Richmond 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.