In 2007, the property was purchased by A.W. Brown Leadership Academy for school development. Life School later purchased the property, continuing its intended purpose for a new school.
It is common for schools to pursue a Planned Development (PD). Planned Developments can include a variety of amenities, such as schools, parks, recreational facilities, and utilities.
In such circumstances, Texas courts have ruled that a municipality's zoning authority is secondary to the authority of a public school district, unless the municipality can show that the school district is acting in an unreasonable or arbitrary manner.
After purchasing the property, Life School met with neighborhood leaders; listened to community feedback; and made adjustments to the plan where feasible, including relocating the athletic fields; investing an additional $3 million in road improvements; establishing plans for stone fencing and a tree buffer along the read of the property; and investing in light and sound upgrades for the athletic fields.
