Part 2: of Project SUNRISE, a dated record of what’s happening on Sunrise Road, Pocono Lane, and other streets and neighborhoods in Danbury, CT.
Posted October 23, 2026. Read Part 1.
What I See From My Yard
Danbury contractor Manuel Saquicela, owner of M B & S Construction, removed, by my estimate, about 90 percent of his back lawn on Pocono Lane and paved it over to make a large lot. Large work trucks carrying the M B & S Construction LLC name are usually parked there, typically two at a time. At times, one of the trucks sits behind the shed he cut in half. This has gone on for a long time.
Before and After From Google Earth
Google Earth’s historical imagery shows the backyard at this Pocono Lane property before and after the lot was built. The first image shows the backyard with its lawn. The second shows it now. Google Earth images are below in the slider.
What Danbury’s Zoning Regulations Say
Danbury’s zoning regulations limit parking to approved on-site parking spaces and areas (Section 8.C.1.c). They require an erosion and sedimentation control permit for grading, stripping, or excavating land unless an exemption applies (Section 8.A.3). Parking areas are for transient parking only, with no dead storage, repair work, or servicing (Section 8.C.8.b).
What Happens Next
I’ll add new parts to Project Sunrise as events happen.
My Opinion
To me, it’s a paved-over monstrosity. A parking lot for work trucks belongs at a business site, not in a residential neighborhood. That’s my opinion, and the photos are there for you to judge.
Corrections
If anything here is wrong, tell us at makedanburygreatagain@gmail.com, and we’ll review it.
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