New Mercedes-Benz Car Dealership at Opportunity Area 3.2 of the Dunes Development

The City of Marina has proposed the development of a new approximately 60,000 square-foot Mercedes-Benz automobile dealership within Opportunity Area 3.2 of the Dunes Development, formerly known as University Villages. The project will include a sales showroom, a service shop with an attached car wash, and a separate standalone detail building, designed to support comprehensive customer service and vehicle maintenance operations. As part of the development, 44 existing trees will be removed and the site will undergo significant modifications to accommodate the new facility, raising environmental and land-use considerations within the designated area. The initiative is publicly forecasted with a posted date of June 9, 2026, and is being spearheaded by the City of Marina as the lead agency, with the place of performance located in Marina, California, 93933. Timothy Maier, the Planning Services Manager, serves as the primary point of contact for municipal coordination, while Garth Bumenthal is listed as the project applicant representing the dealership interest. The project’s formal documentation and public review process can be accessed through the California Environmental Quality Act portal, with no solicitation number assigned as this is a forecast and not yet an active bidding opportunity.