A Civil War-era home in the heart of downtown Rockville Centre offers passersby a glimpse into the past but now the owner wants to bring the property into the 21st Century.

Developers are proposing substantial changes to the home which is surrounded by commercial businesses.

According to documents submitted to the Rockville Centre Town Board of Zoning Appeals, the project would create a multi-use building that includes a medical office, dining and a rooftop lounge.

Village code requires a 10-foot setback and 56 parking spaces but developers are requesting variances from the village to provide neither.

At previous meetings, they argued these requirements would push the building out of line with the look of the rest of the downtown district.

Some residents have called on the village to reject the application.

The outspoken group, including many from the Rockville Centre Civic Association, has called on the village to preserve the property. They have raised concerns about the impact on parking, noise and the overall look of downtown.

The project was set to go back before the Village Board of Zoning Appeals tomorrow but according to documents and a village spokesperson an ongoing parking study will likely delay it until March 5 at the earliest.

A spokesperson for the village said the board is withholding comment until the public hearing.

The civil association group is holding a meeting today at 7 p.m. at the Rockville Centre Library at 221 N. Village Ave. to discuss the proposal with the community.

We've reached out to an attorney for the property's owner for comment but have not heard back yet.