A World War II-era hangar and two prefabricated steel structures — known as Quonset huts — are one step closer to being repurposed in a Goleta business park.

The Goleta Design Review Board last week approved the final design for the renovation of a squadron airplane hangar and the two huts into spaces for research, development and business at 115 Castilian Drive.

The huts would be turned into 3,335- and 4,002-square-foot buildings.

The 9,042-square-foot airplane Hangar 5 used to sit at the Santa Barbara Airport before it was moved in 2022, while the two huts from Tri-County Produce but have not been moved yet, according to Kelly Hoover, community relations manager.

She said the timeline for moving the huts is still unknown.

Design Review Board members were supportive and excited to see the project become a reality.

“I really like the design and can’t wait to see this there,” board member James van Order said. 

The project had gone to the board three times before. This recent stop was the last step in the design review process. 

Board member Scott Branch recused himself from the discussion, citing a conflict of interest.

Currently, the site houses a 21,928-square-foot office building. 

The Goleta Planning Commission gave final approval for the project’s preliminary design in January.

Before construction can start, the development team needs to obtain appropriate building permits. Staff also need to grant zoning clearance for the project. 

Editors Note: Previous planning documents stated the project address was 135 Castilian Drive but the correct address is 115 Castilian Drive.