Marshall County planning commission tables request to vacate portion of 2C Road near Bremen Missionary Church

The Marshall County Planning Commission on July 24 heard public testimony and tabled a request from Bremen Missionary Church to vacate a portion of 2C Road between Elm Road and Washington Street in Bremen.

Staff presentation and recommendation

Staff member Nicholas presented the staff report and the TRC (Technical Review Committee) recommendation, saying the church owns lots north and south of the requested segment and that approval would remove an intersection and reduce paved county roadway. The staff memo advised that “conditions in the area have changed so as to defeat the original purpose of the road,” citing purchase and demolition of residences the road served. The report recommended approval subject to TRC conditions, including improving Washington Street to county road standards.

Why it matters

The vacation would remove an existing access point to Elm Road and shift local traffic patterns onto Washington Street and Third Road. Neighbors and emergency responders said the change could affect emergency…