The full story of 8 Pocono Lane in Danbury, CT, in three parts. Each part is dated and backed by photos, video, and public records.
PART 1: Trees and Fences
How It Started
Manuel Saquicela, owner of MB & S Construction, bought the property on Pocono Lane in Danbury, CT in 2017. After he bought it, trees went in across the front and fences went up around the back and sides.
The Front
The Back
Compared to the Neighborhood
I counted about 150 homes in the Pocono / Sunrise neighborhood, and this 8 Pocono is the only one with trees across the front and fences around the back and sides.
My Opinion
Trees and fences are allowed, and I have no issue with either. To me, it’s out of character for the neighborhood. What’s behind the fence? You will see in future posts, and I don’t know what’s happening, and I’m not saying it’s anything. That’s my opinion, and the photos are there for you to judge.
What Happens Next
The next parts follow what happened at this property after that: the shed, the paved lot, and the work trucks. New parts will be added as events happen.
PART 2: The Shed Cut in Half
Posted October 19, 2026.
Video From October 19, 2026
Video filmed October 19, 2026, showing the shed addition on Pocono Lane in Danbury, CT.
What Happened on Pocono Lane in Danbury, CT
Danbury contractor Manuel Saquicela, owner of MB & S Construction, built a shed on his own property on Pocono Lane in Danbury, CT.
The Shed Passed Inspection, Then an Addition Was Added
The shed passed the city’s inspection. After the inspector left, he added a bump out that ran right up to the fence.
The City Questioned It. It Was Cut in Half Instead.
A complaint was filed, the city reinspected, and, as I understand it, they told him to remove the bump-out that crossed the setback. He cut it in half at the setback line, I suppose, removed the roof, and left it exposed.
What Happens Next
I will update this as events happen.
My Opinion
To me, that’s a douchebag thing to do, especially for someone who builds for a living. I don’t know why he did it. If you’ve dealt with something similar, or know how the city handles cases like this, tell me in the comments.
PART 3: The Paved Back Lawn
Posted October 23, 2026.
WHY WOULD A PERSON WHO OWNS A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REMOVE HIS BACK YARD AND PAV IT OVER?
Danbury contractor Manuel Saquicela, owner of MB & 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 MB & 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.
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 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.
Read the zoning regulations yourself: Section 3, District Regulations and Section 8, Supplemental Regulations.