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SPOTLIGHT ON REAL ESTATE STARTS ON 12A
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DEVELOPMENT ON FORMER SARAH FISHER PROPERTY COULD BEGIN THIS YEAR BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — A property that holds a special place in the hearts of some local residents may begin to see redevelopment as soon as this year. The St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center was located on the northwest corner of 12 Mile and Inkster roads for approximately 75 years before relocating to Detroit more than 15 years ago. Since then, the center, which housed mothers and children in need, has been vacant. Cottages, a playroom and a chapel are all a part of the history of the center, located on more than 31 acres. The property, which is owned by Evangelical Homes of Michigan, has had “several” development proposals over the years, according to Farmington Hills City Council member Valerie Knol. She said some of the proposals have gotten as far as Farmington Hills’ Planning Commission, but there have been challenges in bringing a development proposal to fruition. “This site has to go before the Historic District Commission. … it’s a historic site,” Knol said. “Unfortunately, it’s a difficult site to redevelop due to the grade of the site and the topography — there is water on the site, and the site has a drop-off on it, so it’s not a flat site. So it makes it more difficult to redevelop.” Despite saying that it is a “very challenging site to develop,” Raj Patel, who is the owner and CEO of Optalis Healthcare, made an offer on the property and said, “Later this year, we plan on breaking ground on this.” Patel did not disclose the purchase offer. “There’s always a contingency until you see a building,” he See PROPERTY on page 5A
ABOVE AND LEFT: After being vacant for more than 15 years, the site of the former St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center is the location for a potential development project in Farmington Hills. A skilled rehabilitation facility and condominiums may be developed at the site. Photos provided by Ken Klemmer
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