Home Buyer Concerns About Oil Drilling and Cell Towers in Rochester Hills
The following message was received on the Don’t Drill The Hills website on April 9, 2014 at 9:57 PM.
Hello- I don’t live in Rochester Hills, but I’ve been looking to buy a home there, and I am now having serious second thoughts due to the possibility of oil drilling in the city. It amazes me how the city government is blind to the potential long term risks associated with drilling so close to residential areas. Another trend that troubles me is placing cell antennae on schools, although Rochester isn’t the only district electing to do this. Putting them near high schools is one thing, but do they really need to put cell antennae on/near elementary schools? Btw, have you heard any more about putting the cell antenna/tower on the elementary schools, Brewster and the other one?
Great website, you should be commended for taking the initiative to get information out there for the public to take notice. Thanks for any response.
Brian
Read more about oil and gas drilling and how it affects home values:
Drilling vs the American Dream: Fracking impacts on property rights and home values
Wouldn’t hurt to forward Brian’s note to the city council.
Just a thought.
I’m glad I could provide your website visitors a prospective homebuyer’s point of view. I would not buy a home that was near oil drilling activities; the environmental/human health risk & property value impact isn’t worth it. IMO, the R. Hills city leadership failed its residents by letting Jordan Oil in the door. This company will seek out cities that offer the path of least resistance. Hopefully the residents continue to stand up and challenge Jordan at every turn, and demand their city government to do the same.