Facts
Learn the facts regarding the statements made during this process
Want to get the facts about the Lennar Rose Ridge cell tower?
This page highlights specific statements from the documents and presents the actual facts related to each item.
This analysis is provided to explain what actually happened during this process. In addition to learning the facts, be sure to get accurate information about the
health effects
of cell towers (RF radiation).
There are several false, inaccurate and misleading statements in the documentation regarding this giant cell tower.
Bottom line: A cell tower was NOT needed in this location. If there was a perceived need, AT&T could have built a cell tower in a safer, non-residential area. The real reason for this cell tower is because Lennar will receive a lot of money for this cell tower lease.
The City of Henderson allowed AT&T and Lennar Las Vegas to build this giant cell tower next to new homes in the Lennar Rose Ridge community in Henderson, Nevada.
There was no need for another cell tower in this area and especially not close to residential homes. The approval process included false, inaccurate and misleading information. This cell tower should be removed.
Should NOT have been approved
FACT:
There was no need for another cell tower in this area and especially not close to residential homes.
FACT:
According to public cell tower data, there are more than 75 cell towers over 100 feet in height within 2 miles of this location, and this doesn't even include all of the cell towers under 100 feet.
Cell tower distance from homes
RF radiation levels have been tested throughout the community numerous times. The results show extremely high levels of radiation.
FACT:
Research studies have shown that cell towers should be at least 1/3 mile (more than 500 meters) from homes, schools, hospitals, daycare centers and other structures frequented by human beings.
Health effects of cell towers
They said this tower would "not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare." FALSE.
FACT: The evidence that radiofrequency radiation is harmful to life is overwhelming.
Thousands of research studies show that RF radiation is harmful to humans, animals, plants and trees. Learn about the health effects.
They lied about the timing
Their September 20, 2017, letter said this cell tower was “being proposed BEFORE the residences are purchased.” FALSE.
FACT:
The model homes were completed in 2016, and families started moving into the new homes in April of 2017.
To read the grand opening announcement, click here.
Inadequate disclosure to homebuyers
They said homebuyers would purchase these homes "with the full knowledge of the cell tower.” FALSE.
Decrease in property values
They said "the placement of this cell tower will not cause substantial diminution in value; it will be exactly the opposite.” FALSE.
FACT:
Studies have shown that cell towers cause 20% or more decrease in property values. In one study, the overwhelming majority of respondents (94%) reported that cell towers and antennas in a neighborhood or on a building would impact interest in a property and the price they would be willing to pay for it.
Cell tower height
They said this cell tower would be 64 feet -- "19 feet over the residential limits of 45 feet."
FACT:
According to publicly available cell tower data, this cell tower is actually 69.9 feet tall -- almost 6 feet higher than what AT&T told the City of Henderson.
Goes against the "grain and the norm"
They said "the approval of a cell tower next to proposed residential seems to go against the grain and the norm."
FACT:
From the beginning, the parties involved knew that this cell tower should NOT have been approved.
Trees cannot hide giant cell towers
They said they would add landscaping and trees "to serve as a visual buffer."
FACT:
Landscaping and trees cannot create a visual buffer for giant cell towers.