An undeveloped property near 135th Street and U.S. Highway 69 in Overland Park could become a five-story, senior-living apartment building with a private putting green.

Graystone LLC, the developer, wants to build a 180,000-square-foot apartment building reserved for residents 55 years old and up at the northeast corner of the intersection.

Earlier this week, the Overland Park Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning for the Legacy at Tomahawk Creek project, moving the project one step closer to reality.

“I really like this project,” said Commissioner Jenna Reyes, who serves as the commission’s vice chair. “It’s a really great use that it’s fulfilling within our community.”

How they voted

Here’s how members of the planning commission voted:

• Radd Way, chair: Yes
• Jenna Reyes, vice chair: Yes
• Kip Strauss: Yes
• Jameia Haines: Yes
• Kim Sorensen: Yes
• Holly Streeter Schaefer: Yes
• Thomas Robinett: Yes
• Chris Staus: Yes
• Tizrah Gregory: Yes
• Matt Masilionis: Yes
• Ned Reitzes: Yes

180 apartments planned at 135th and US-69

The central Overland Park property in question is currently zoned for office uses, though it remains undeveloped. It is surrounded by some other multifamily developments, as well as the Deer Creek Woods commercial district.

The development team (which includes Fred C Merrill, whose family did the Prairiefire mixed-use project) wants to convert the site into a senior-living apartment building with a total of 180 units, reserved for adults 55 and up.

In addition to the residential units, the developer has proposed a small putting green for golf at the site, as well as an outdoor seating area with a grill. There will also be connections to the Tomahawk Creek Trail on the site, which one commissioner particularly appreciated.

“That’s a great amenity with the location that it is and the trail going through there,” Commissioner Kip Strauss said.

Next steps:

The rezoning application for the Legacy at Tomahawk Creek senior living apartments goes to the Overland Park City Council for consideration next. It is currently scheduled for the June 1 meeting, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

Later, the developer will need to submit a final development plan for the planning commission to consider. At that time, city planning staff and the developer will settle some outstanding details, like landscaping, site lighting and building materials.

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