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TRC Agenda Packet 10.7.2020TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA October 7, 2020 New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110, to discuss the below items. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Interested parties can contact the Planning and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165 for more information. 2:00 p.m. Item 1: The Oaks at Murray Farms – Preliminary Plan Request by Paramounte Engineering, Inc. for The Oaks at Murray Farms, a performance residential development, consisting of 62 single-family lots, 34 duplexes, and 204 apartment units for a total of 300 units. The subject property is located near the 8300 block of “Old” Market Street and the 8300 block of Shiraz Way, consists of 52.39 acres, and is zoned (CZD) RMF-L. 2:15 p.m. Item 2: 3008 North Kerr Avenue Flex Space – Commercial Site Plan Request by Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC for a commercial site plan for a 4- unit office/warehouse building (7,081 sf) within the North Kerr Industrial Park. The subject property is located at 3008 North Kerr Avenue, consists of 1.24 acres, and is zoned I-2. 2:30 p.m. Item 3: IAA Northwestern 4 Acres Vehicle Towing Service/Storage Yard and Vehicle Sales – Commercial Site Plan Request by Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC for a commercial site plan for the expansion of an existing outdoor vehicle towing service and storage yard/vehicle sales lot. The subject property is located at 447 Madeline Trask Drive, consists of 9.12 acres, and is zoned I-1. Future Items:  October 21st TRC Meeting o ILM Circle K – Convenience Store w/ Fuel Sales – Commercial Site Plan  Commercial site plan for a 5,200 square foot convenience store with 16 fueling stations. o Aero Center Wilmington – Hangers & Offices – Commercial Site Plan  Commercial site plan for two hangers and associated offices consisting of a total of approximately 31,000 square feet. o Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Commercial Site Plan  Commercial site plan for a 1,996 square foot vehicle service station. o Buy Quick Food Mart – Commercial Site Plan  Commercial site plan for a convenience store with fuel sales consisting of a 4,000 square foot building and 16 fueling stations. o Atlantic Marine Warehouses – Commercial Site Plan  Commercial site plan for two warehouse buildings consisting of 30,500 square feet (12,000sf & 18,500sf) for Atlantic Marine. The Oaks at Murray Farm Preliminary Plan - TRC Review Page | 1 To: Allison Engebretson, Paramounte Engineering From: Brad Schuler Senior Planner Date: October 2, 2020 Subject: The Oaks at Murray Farms – Preliminary Plan – TRC Review The following comments have been received for the October 7, 2020 TRC meeting. Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving approval. Planning, Brad Schuler, 910-798-7444 1. In addition to these written comments, please see the attached staff markups. 2. Please update the plan with the following general corrections: a. Please update the existing/proposed zoning on the site data table. b. Please add the max height of the townhomes and single-family homes to the site data table. c. Please add the number of bedrooms per unit per building type, and square footage of the clubhouse, to the parking calculations. d. Open space for RMF districts is now required to be 20% of the gross area of the project. Please update the site data table. e. Please update wetland notes to indicate no impacts are proposed. 3. Please indicate the exact location of where street right-of-ways will be dedicated, and where access easements will be provided. 4. Will the sidewalks along the townhomes be included in an access easement if no right-of-way is proposed? 5. Please extend the sidewalk to connect to the existing sidewalk on Rosemary Lane, and extend the sidewalks along the other road connections to the property line. 6. Please add a sidewalk along the road accessing townhomes #1-6. 7. Tree Removal: a. Specimen Trees (Live Oaks 36” and over) cannot be removed unless a variance is obtained from the Board of Adjustment. The plan shows two specimen trees are to be removed. Can you highlight those trees on the plan? In addition, the plan shows a 48” Oak being removed south of building seven. This tree is not included on the tree removal table. The Oaks at Murray Farm Preliminary Plan – TRC Comments Page | 2 b. Please note, that any lot that is less than one acre and shown on an approved preliminary plan is exempt from the tree retention standards. c. Please extend tree protection fencing along the protected trees in the bufferyard southeast of building 3. d. A mitigation plan is required prior to final plat approval. 8. Landscape Plan: a. Please provide a landscape plan showing compliance with the bufferyard, parking lot, screening, and foundation planting regulations. 9. All exterior lighting in the multi-family portion of the project shall be designed to not exceed 0.5 foot candles when measured at the property line. Please provide documentation to confirm compliance with this regulation. 10. Please provide the most recent Jurdistictional Determinations from the USACE. 11. Any concerns with the required bufferyard along the townhomes and possible backyard improvements? No improvements (ex. Patios) would be permitted in the bufferyard. Fire Services, David Stone, 910-798-7458 1. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed a 10 percent grade. 2. All new buildings will shall comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire Code, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Survey shall be conducted. It is recommended that a pre-construction survey be completed (Pre-construction surveys are not mandatory). This does not apply to the single family and duplex section of this development. 3. All new buildings shall comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs. (This does not apply to the single family and duplex portion of this development. 4. If a building is required to be sprinklered, Fire Department Connection (FDC) location must be approved by the Fire Marshal's Office. 5. Sprinklered buildings must have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the FDC. 6. All sprinklered buildings must have a Knox Box installed. 7. All access gates must be designed according to the NHC Fire Services gate requirements and submitted through COAST to the NHC Fire Marshals off for plan review. NHC Engineering, Phil Bevilacqua, 910-798-7072 1. A New Hanover County Stormwater Authorization-to-Construct is required. Stormwater control measures are required to maintain the pre-development runoff rate for the 2-, 10- and 25-yr storms. Analysis for the 100-yr storm is required to verify that no buildings are flooded. 2. On-site collection systems are required to be designed for the 25-yr storm and analyzed for the 100-yr storm. 3. Off-site drainage is required to be delineated and conveyed through the site in accordance with NHC standards (25-yr design & 100-yr analysis). 4. A drainage easement is required for off-site drainage conveyances and is to be sized according to NHC standards. The Oaks at Murray Farm Preliminary Plan – TRC Comments Page | 3 5. The large channel through the site has steep, eroding banks. It will need to be in stable condition for the county to accept it for maintenance. There may be potential to create flood plain to stabilize it and reduce discharge from the site. NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 798-7432 1. This project has not been submitted for a land disturbing permit at this time. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson, 910-332-6620 1. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA 2. CFPUA water and sewer available (sewer may require mainline extension). 3. At this time capacity is available. 4. DWQ permit application will require a Planning FTSE; as we are working towards incremental capacity upgrades at the downstream pump stations. 5. Capacity is also dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains). 6. A capacity determination can be provided upon submittal of the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE Application Form and a Preliminary Plan, this determination does not guarantee capacity. 7. Capacity is issued to projects on a first come, first serve basis, when capacity is available, the plans meet Authority requirements, and the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE forms are signed by the Authority. NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100 These preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site and are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information. Subsequently, additional comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site. 1. A NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit a plan in accordance with pages 14 and 15 of the Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways to include access locations within 500’ of the proposed access on both sides of the State road. Submit to the local NCDOT District Engineer’s Office. 2. Improvements are required from the approved TIA 3. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within NCDOT right-of-way. 4. NCDOT Division 3 District 3 is now paperless. When ready to submit email all documents to Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen, 910-798-6664 1. All existing wells will require well abandonment permits through Env. Health. All wells within 100 feet of property lines shall be shown so setbacks can be reviewed. 2. Will review any setback issues for septic and well. WMPO, Kayla Grubb, 910-772-4170 NCDOT Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: U-4902D Project Description: US 17 from SR 1403 (MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD) TO SR 2290 (MENDEHNALL DRIVE)/ SR 2734 (MARSH OAKS DRIVE) The Oaks at Murray Farm Preliminary Plan – TRC Comments Page | 4 Construction Date: Under construction TIP Projects in the Area: U-4751 Project Description: SR 1409 (MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD) TO US 17 (MARKET STREET) IN WILMINGTON. MULTI-LANES ON NEW LOCATION Construction Date: Under construction WMPO 2040 Projects: Projects in the Area: BP-65 Description: Bike/Ped improvements (crosswalk) at US-17/Market St and Porters Neck Road Projects in the Area: R-71 Description: Bike/Ped improvements on Market St from Bayshore Dr to Marsh Oaks Dr Projects in the Area: R-3 (TIP# U-4751) Description: Military Cutoff Rd Extension Projects in the Area: R-10 (TIP# U-4902) Description: US 17 from Military Cutoff Rd to Porters Neck Rd Planning (Addressing), John Townsend, 910-798-7443 1. Proposed road names will need to be reviewed and approved by county Planning 2. Apartment layout (number of units by building and floor) will be needed 3. Contact John Townsend (jtownsend@nhcgov.com) when ready to begin addressing process. Comments not received at this time from: USACE, Rachel Capito Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still NCDEQ, Chad Coburn New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison NCDEMLR, Dan Sams DCM, Tyler McGuire New Hanover County Schools 3008 N. Kerr Ave Flex Space– Office/Warehouse Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 1 To: Mark Hargrove – Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC (mhargrove@ec.rr.com) From: Gideon Smith Current Planner Date: October 2, 2020 Subject: 3008 N. Kerr Avenue Flex Space – Office/Warehouse Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review The following comments have been received for the October 7, 2020 TRC meeting. Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving approval. Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571 1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections: a. Please include the overall square footage for the building and individual units in the Site Data Table. b. Please revise the dumpster enclosure detail on Sheet C-7.1 to reflect 8 feet in height per Section 5.4.5.B of the UDO. c. Please show/verify that the parking spaces adjacent to Kitty Hawk Road are blocked or curbed to prevent vehicles either from overhanging planting islands or landscaped yards by an average of more than one foot per Section 5.4.6.D of the UDO. d. Are there anticipated tenants for this proposal? If so, will there be managerial positions associated with each business? Will company vehicles remain on-site after business hours or? Both of these would need factored into the minimum parking standard per the warehouse parking standard. 2. Please note that the parking lot interior landscaping is 8% of the total area used for parking, loading, driveways, internal drive aisles, and other vehicular use areas. a. If the area behind the building is being used for storage, please label it accordingly. This area would not be included in the interior landscaping calculation because it would not be used for vehicular use. i. Vegetation may be planted around the perimeter of the rear and sides of the property to achieve the 8% landscaping. b. Please include the dimensions of the landscape islands. 3. Please include the foundation planting calculation on the Cover Sheet or Sheet L1. a. Please label the dimensions of the foundation plantings on Sheet L1. 3008 N. Kerr Ave Flex Space – Office/Warehouse Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 2 4. It appears that the existing trees shown on Sheet C-2 meet Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO that requires a minimum of 15 trees with at least a 2-inch caliper be retained or planted on the site for each acre disturbed by the proposed development. 5. According to Sheet C-2, a 14” Laurel Oak will be removed in order to construct the driveway. a. A tree removal permit will be issued with the approval of this commercial site plan. However, this is not a significant tree so mitigation is not required. 6. Is there any intention of installing signage? If so, please note any proposed sign is subject to Section 5.6 of the UDO. 7. It appears that a portion of the driveway, parking area, and landscape islands encroach into drainage easements. a. Please note that the drainage easement still has to be accessible and the county is not responsible if it is damaged during maintenance activities. 8. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt. Fire Services, Raymond Griswold 910-798-7448 1. I conducted a site visit on September 11, 2020. County Fire Services approves with the following conditions: a. No storage over 12-foot-high, unless High Piled/Rack Storage permits received from this office with proper upfit requirements. b. If the building is sprinklered, a fire hydrant shall be placed within 100 feet of the Fire Department connection. NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Phil Bevilacqua 910-798-7072 1. North Kerr Industrial park has an existing stormwater permit and control measures. Lot impervious is limited to the amount allocated in the master stormwater plan. 2. On-site collection systems are required to be designed for the 25-yr storm and analyzed for the 100-yr storm. NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432 1. It does not appear these plans have been submitted for a land disturbing permit at this time. 2. It appears this plan may need more than a wattle in the swale depending on the drainage area. 3. Need an application, deed, fees, velocity calculations for swales, the flume and pipe outlets. Also need maintenance for the silt sack. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620 1. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA (Meter Sizing Form required). 2. CFPUA water and sewer available. NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100 These are preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site and are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information. Subsequently, additional comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site. 1. A revised NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. 3008 N. Kerr Ave Flex Space – Office/Warehouse Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 3 2. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within NCDOT right-of-way. 3. NCDOT Division 3 District 3 is now paperless. When ready to submit email all documents to Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov. Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664 1. CFPUA sewer and water is available. WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890 1. A TIA will not be required based on the following trip generation: Land Use Size Unit 24 Hour Volumes AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips Enter Exit Enter Exit LUC 150 Warehousing 4 1000 GFA 52 20 6 8 21 LUC 710 General Office Building 3 1000 GFA 35 7 1 1 3 Total 87 27 7 9 24 2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-5863 a. Project Description: NC 133 (Castle Hayne Rd) from I-140/US 17 (WILMINGTON BYPASS) TO SR 1310 (DIVISION DRIVE) IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN TO MULTI-LANES b. Construction Date: 2024 3. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-6037 a. Project Description: I-140 from US 421 TO I-40. PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION b. Construction Date: 2026. 4. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: R-2633D a. Project Description: I-140/US 17 WILMINGTON BYPASS | IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) b. Construction Date: Under Construction 5. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-5760A a. Project Description: I-140 OPEN GRADED FRICTION COURSE b. Construction Date: Under Construction 6. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-3 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from New Town Road to Danny Pence Dr. 7. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-15 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from NE Northchase Parkway to New Village Way 8. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-27 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from New Village Way to Bavarian Lane 9. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-42 3008 N. Kerr Ave Flex Space – Office/Warehouse Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 4 a. Project Description: College Road bike/ped improvements from Blue Clay Road to Northchase Parkway 10. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-4 a. Project Description: NC 133/Castle Hayne Rd widening from US74/Martin Luther King Jr Parkway to Holly Shelter Road Planning (Floodplain Management), Ken Vafier 910-798-7281 1. No comments from Floodplain Management. Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443 1. Please contact Planning for unit/suite number assignment. a. Contact John Townsend at jtownsend@nhcgov.com Comments not received at this time from: Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still NCDEQ, Chad Coburn New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison NCDEMLR, Dan Sams DCM, Tanya Pietila USACE, Rachel Capito New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt IAA Northwestern 4 Acres – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 1 To: Mark Hargrove – Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC (mhargrove@ec.rr.com) From: Gideon Smith Current Planner Date: October 2, 2020 Subject: IAA Northwestern 4 Acres – Vehicle Towing Service and Storage Yard/Vehicle Sales Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review The following comments have been received for the October 7, 2020 TRC meeting. Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving approval. Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571 1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections: a. Please update the proposed use in the Site Data Table to reflect Vehicle Towing Service and Storage Yard/Vehicle Sales. 2. Please note that the parking lot interior landscaping is 8% of the total area used for parking, loading, driveways, internal drive aisles, and other vehicular use areas. a. Please include the dimensions of each landscape island to ensure the 8% landscaping is satisfied. b. Additional area may need added to the ends of the parking aisle to meet this requirement. 3. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO that requires a minimum of 15 trees with at least a 2-inch caliper must be retained or planted on the site for each acre disturbed by the proposed development. a. Please confirm that there is existing vegetation along the perimeter of the property that aids in meeting this requirement. b. Additional vegetation is encouraged around the stormwater pond if existing vegetation is not sufficient. 4. Please include a transitional buffer along the western property boundary adjacent to the residential property. In addition, all vegetation must be outside of the existing drainage easement and meet the opacity requirements using one of the options listed below (Section 5.4.4.D): a. a planted buffer strip (minimum of 6’ in height + 100% opacity), b. a combination of plantings and fencing (fencing 6-10’ in height; if solid fence, two rows of plantings at 3’ in height + 50% opacity; if permeable fence, two rows of plantings + 100% opacity within one year of planting), or IAA Northwestern 4 Acres – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 2 c. a combination of a berm and plantings (combined height of berm and plantings at a minimum of 6’ in height and 100% opacity within one year of planting). i. Is the existing fence at least 6’ in height? Will any slats, panels, or privacy screens be installed in the chain linked fence along this property line? ii. If so, this fence may be incorporated into the transitional buffer if slats, panels, or privacy screens are installed. 5. Once a field survey is completed, please show the necessary vegetation that will be used to supplement the existing vegetation along the northern property line. 6. Please note that the Board of Commissioners amended the Exterior Lighting standards in the UDO (Section 5.5) on September 8, 2020. Please see the below figures from Section 5.5.4 of the UDO and confirm the site will meet these provisions. a. Please note the illuminations are measured at ground level at the lot line in foot candles. b. Please note that these standards would not apply to security lighting controlled and activated by motion sensors for a duration of 15 minutes or less. 7. Is there any intention of installing new signage? If so, please note any proposed sign is subject to Section 5.6 of the UDO. 8. It appears that a portion of the access drive encroaches into drainage easements. a. Please note that the drainage easement still has to be accessible and the county is not responsible if it is damaged during maintenance activities. IAA Northwestern 4 Acres – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 3 Fire Services, Raymond Griswold 910-798-7448 1. County Fire Services approves the plan. 2. All roads are to be maintained as all-weather surface roads. NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Phil Bevilacqua 910-798-7072 1. A New Hanover County Stormwater Authorization-to-Construct is required. Stormwater control measures are required to maintain the pre-development runoff rate for the 2-, 10- and 25-yr storms. Analysis for the 100-yr storm is required to verify that no buildings are flooded. 2. On-site collection systems are required to be designed for the 25-yr storm and analyzed for the 100-yr storm. 3. Off-site drainage is required to be delineated and conveyed through the site in accordance with NHC standards (25-yr design & 100-yr analysis). 4. A drainage easement is required for off-site drainage conveyances and is to be sized according to NHC standards. NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432 1. Plan has not been submitted for a land disturbing permit at this time. 2. Erosion control is shown on this plan. However, need an application, deed, fees, sealed velocity calculations for swales, pipe outlets and skimmer sizing calculations. May also need additional erosion control adjacent to the bridge location. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620 1. No CFPUA water and sewer available. NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100 1. No comments. Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664 1. The existing well located at 415 Madeline Trask Dr. shall be protected from all sources of contamination within 100 feet of the well. 2. Show existing septic system location on the site plan at 415 Madeline Trask Dr. which serves the office. WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890 1. A TIA will not be required if the site has less than 40 employees. Please contact the WMPO if there are more than 40 employees. Land Use Size Unit 24 Hour Volumes AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips Enter Exit Enter Exit LUC 841 Automobile Sales (Used) 40 Employees 499 45 33 45 46 IAA Northwestern 4 Acres – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review Page | 4 2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-5863 a. Project Description: NC 133 (Castle Hayne Rd) from I-140/US 17 (WILMINGTON BYPASS) TO SR 1310 (DIVISION DRIVE) IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN TO MULTI-LANES b. Construction Date: 2024 3. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-6037 a. Project Description: I-140 from US 421 TO I-40. PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION b. Construction Date: 2026. 4. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: R-2633D a. Project Description: I-140/US 17 WILMINGTON BYPASS | IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) b. Construction Date: Under Construction 5. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-5760A a. Project Description: I-140 OPEN GRADED FRICTION COURSE b. Construction Date: Under Construction 6. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-3 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from New Town Road to Danny Pence Dr. 7. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-15 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from NE Northchase Parkway to New Village Way 8. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-27 a. Project Description: N. College Road bike/ped improvements from New Village Way to Bavarian Lane 9. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-42 a. Project Description: College Road bike/ped improvements from Blue Clay Road to Northchase Parkway 10. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-4 a. Project Description: NC 133/Castle Hayne Rd widening from US74/Martin Luther King Jr Parkway to Holly Shelter Road Planning (Floodplain Management), Ken Vafier 910-798-7281 1. No comments from Floodplain Management. Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443 1. No comments. Comments not received at this time from: Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still NCDEQ, Chad Coburn New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison NCDEMLR, Dan Sams DCM, Tanya Pietila USACE, Rachel Capito New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt