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Council takes first reading to rename small segment of Volendam Street to Broken Way to aid emergency response
Summary
The council on Aug. 4 held first reading of an ordinance to rename a short segment of Southwest Volendam (Volandam/Volendam in packet) to Southwest Broken Way at the Dutch Canyon subdivision to reduce confusion for emergency responders and deliveries; the Planning Commission recommended approval and the item will return for second reading.
Scappoose city planners presented an ordinance Aug. 4 to rename a short new segment of Southwest Volendam Street in the Dutch Canyon subdivision to Southwest Broken Way. The change is intended to reduce confusion for emergency responders and delivery services by eliminating a dog-leg with the same street name separated by an undeveloped field.
Community Development Director Lori Oliver Joseph said the city coordinated with the Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District and the county addressing authority; the fire district requested the change to lessen confusion. The street renaming affects only a short section that has two homes addressed on the segment; the plat was recorded with the Volendam name but the proper administrative step to amend the recorded plat requires a council ordinance.
Planning Commission reviewed the proposal on July 24 and unanimously recommended approval. The council voted to undertake the first reading; final action will be at the second reading and adoption at a future meeting. The mayor noted the second reading and final adoption will be scheduled later the same month.
No written public comments were received and staff said the developer was notified because the homes are under construction and a mailed notice could not reach finished residents. Councilors supported the change as a proactive step to aid emergency response and addressing clarity.
