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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: May 21, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on the Property Located at 1955 E. New York Street for a Food, Textiles, and Related Products (3110) Use (Ugalde Enterprises, LLC/ Tortilleria El Rey - 25-1042 / AU24/4-25.397-CUPD/FPN - AM - Ward 7)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Ugalde Enterprises, LLC doing business as Tortilleria El Rey, is requesting approval of a Final Plan for the property located at 1955 E. New York Street for a food, textile and related products use.
BACKGROUND:
The site, composed of two parcels under the same ownership, is currently improved with an existing building of approximately 21,000 square feet and is zoned B-3, Business and Wholesale. The Petitioner, Ugalde Enterprises, LLC, purchased the property in 2022 to expand their current Chicago-based operations, where they already distribute corn tortillas and tacos to major chains such as Tony's, Pete's, and Cermak Fresh Markets.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plan for the subject property. The details of the request include renovating the building to industry standards and City requirements for the use, extensive landscaping throughout the site, a new trash enclosure, a new monument sign, and parking lot repairs and improvements such as new striping. The site will feature 54 stalls, while the required parking stalls are 26. The site will feature a new monument sign conforming with current zoning standard, and a landscape plan that meets Aurora's standards and requirements. The existing pole sign will be abandoned and removed from the property, bringing the property in compliance with the sign ordinance.
The landscape plan shows additional canopy and evergreen trees along New York Street to provide screening along with shrubs along the building and throughout the parking lot. Building and signage elevations showing the new trash enclosure and signage are included in the proposal.
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