72-Unit Apartment Conversion Proposed for Richardson

Culbertson Holdings LLC has proposed converting a 1982 Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham hotel at 250 Municipal Dr in Richardson into 72 permanent rental apartments. The project, called Hudson Heights, won a 7-0 rezoning recommendation from the City Plan Commission on Oct. 20, 2026. The request now goes to City Council.

The roughly 2.4-acre site holds three two-story hotel buildings plus an activity building. The conversion would create 36 studios (minimum 550 SF) and 36 one-bedrooms (minimum 820 SF). Estimated rents: $950 to $1,000 for studios and $1,600 to $1,800 for one-bedrooms. Affordability is a stated goal, not a binding commitment; no rent restriction is part of the request.

The developer seeks a parking reduction to 90 spaces, or 1.25 per unit, versus the 144 required. Existing amenities would remain, including the outdoor pool, indoor fitness center and tennis courts, with the courts converted for pickleball. Landscaped areas would become open space with picnic tables, a grill and a fenced dog park. The activity building would house a leasing office, clubhouse, study area and co-working space.