Planning board approves Gelateria Sorella at 5 Pond Field with conditions

The Bronxville Planning Board voted to approve a gelato shop, Gelateria Sorella, at 5 Pond Field with conditions meant to limit neighborhood impacts. Applicant Michael Mariani, who said he and his wife Priscilla bring a combined 40 years in hospitality, told the board the shop will operate Tuesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and typically staff 4 to 5 employees.

Board members raised traffic and waste-management concerns at the Pond FieldSagamore corner, noting the intersection is already a local choke point. Mariani said waste from the operation will be "not a lot" and primarily recyclables; he described a shared gated trash area and a plan to contract dedicated garbage services to avoid overflow. The board asked that the applicant coordinate with the landlord to keep egress paths clear.

The board attached conditions read into the record including: no more than 12 seats inside the cafe; no outdoor seating without a separate sidewalk-cafe approval; sidewalks must be cleaned and maintained daily; employees shall not park at meters; and merchant parking spaces must be acquired for staff. After the motion to approve with those conditions, the board voted "Aye" and wished the applicants luck.

The approval permits the applicant to proceed with building- and health-department steps required for opening; details on inspection timelines and any subsequent permits were not specified in the meeting record.