On Tuesday, the Jamestown Planning Commission approved a site plan for the Potter’s Terrace improvement project, which is located along East Third Street. Joe Rollman of Leaf+Stone Landscape Architecture discussed the plans for the location, which is also known as AIDS Memorial Park or Wood Park, that will include tables, benches and landscaping.

“We’re keeping with the previous use as a public park space, gathering space in the downtown,” he said.

Potter’s Terrace used to have tiers of wooden bleachers. However, that structure was torn down last year because of an 8-foot hole underneath the wooden seats. The hole was then filled in with dirt.

The Jamestown Renaissance Corp. owns the property and hired Leaf+Stone Landscape Architecture to develop a plan to repurpose the space. Rollman said the focus will be on creating a space where people can sit and relax while downtown. The spot will also include plants, trees, boulders and landscape lighting. Also, he said the space will be handicapped accessible.

A conceptual drawing of what Potter’s Terrace might look like in the future. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the site plan for the Potter’s Terrace project Tuesday.

In other business: the commission approved selling 402 Lakeview Ave. to an adjacent property owner. Ben Haskin, city associate corporation counsel, said the city acquired the property in a 19-A action in 2018. A 19-A action can be used by the city to take ownership of a vacant or abandoned property.

Haskin said initially the city was looking to sell the property for redevelopment. Upon inspection, however, severe structural issues were found and the structure had to be demolished. He said the city sent out a request for proposals to possible buyers. He added the city received one proposal from an adjacent property owner.

The city is selling the vacant lot for $200, which is how much the city paid in property taxes to the county last year, Haskin said.

“At this point, it’s about getting someone to take care of the lot so (the Public Works Department) doesn’t have to and someone else is paying the taxes,” he said.