The historical Kenneth Smith property in Shawnee is moving closer to becoming a residential subdivision.
At its meeting on Aug. 13, the city council unanimously approved rezoning of the lush 60-acre site to planned single family.
Developers with The Alpert Companies, LP, plan to develop 92 single family residential lots in the former golf course setting, which will provide the opportunity for maintenance-provided villas in a variety of types, sizes and styles.
Sitting on the south side of 71st street, between Quivira and Pflumm roads, the site was formerly where the Kenneth Smith Golf Club manufacturing facility produced golf clubs from 1936 to 2003, which were popular among celebrities, U.S. presidents and even royalty. Developer Jeff Alpert told the council he wants to honor the land’s historical significance.
In addition to the high-end subdivision, his company plans to retain the historical Smith residence by renovating it into a modern, liveable home.
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