Chatter of a waterfront Trader Joe’s in Marina del Rey reemerges

Update 10/3: Nicole Moordian, Public Information Officer for L.A. Beaches and Harbor Department, responded after this article had gone to press. Her feedback is included in this article. MARINA DEL REY — Since 2015, talk of the chain grocery store, which features signature shopping products from all corners of the world and healthy eating options for a reasonable price, has been on the books. The Argonaut, in a Sept. 12 report, stated Trader Joe’s was seeking a liquor license for its planned location in Marina del Rey. Trader Joe’s submitted plans to build a new waterfront store in the L.A. County enclave of Marina del Rey, with its services available to the areas boaters. In the lofty redevelopment plans for Pier 44, also known as Admiralty Way, there have been plans to include a Trader Joe’s that would be especially serviceable to boaters. A rendering, dating back to 2015, illustrated a Trader Joe’s directly near the waterfront. Outdoor dining could be seen and boat slips for a “dock-and-shop” concept were also discussed. Featured as well was a water taxi service. In The Argonaut’s article, John Carr, a spokesman for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, did confirm that Trader Joe’s was seeking a...