WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Planning Commission and members of the community have expressed concerns about a local developer’s proposal to rezone the site of the former Bloomfield Orchard Nursing Home and redevelop it into single-family housing.

The site is located at 7277 Richardson Road between Forbush and Greendale avenues.

Officials said that the township has a gap in what they referred to as “middle housing” — homes that appeal to empty nesters who are scaling down, young families starting out and individuals looking to buy their first home.

Developer Steven Schafer, of Schafer Development, believes his proposal would address this need. His proposal, presented at a July 22 work session, is to purchase the land on the site, which is about 2.06 acres, and build 15 new singl

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