HomeMy WebLinkAbout2742ORDINANCE NO. 2742
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, making numerous minor wording
and clarification amendments to the Zoning
Code, Ordinance 1709, as amended, and
Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. The Zoning Code, Ordinance 1709, as
amended, and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are
hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.08.045, 17.20.040, 17.20.230,
17.24.040, 17.26.040, 17.28.041, 17.32.020, 17.70.011, 17.70.060,
17.70.080, 17.70.090, 17.86.070, 17.95.020, 17.95.170, and
17.96.060 to read as follows:
17.08.045 - "H"
A. Height - total distance in feet from average
ground elevation at perimeter walls to top of sign or structureT�
except that television antennae, roof mounted mechanical
equipment, and other appurtenances are exempt from height
requirements.
B. Home - is an occupation or business activity which
results in a product or service and is conducted in whole or in
part in the dwelling unit, and is clearly subordinate to the
residential use of the property.
C. Hospital - an institution specializing in giving
clinical, temporary and emergency services of a medical or
surgical nature to human patients and licensed by Washington
State Law.
D. Hospital, Mental - (Including treatment of
alcoholics) - an institution licensed by Washington State
Agencies under provisions of law to offer facilities, care, and
treatment for cases of mental and nervous disorders and
alcoholics.
17.20.040 Permitted Uses.
A. Services:
1. Business and Pprofessional, such a3 dcnti3ta,
doctora, lawycr3, architcat3, cnginccra offices.
2. Banks, financial institutions, insurance and
real estate services.
3. Medical- dental clinics and offices and
laboratories.
4. Child day care centers and pre - schools.
B. Residential:
1. Those residential uses permitted in the RHD
District, at the RHD density requirements.
17.20.230 Design and Landscaping.
A. All outdoor storage areas, except for City
mechanized refuse collection system containers, shall be screened
from public rights -of -way and abutting property by a vision -
obscuring fence 6 feet in height.
B. All lighting on the site shall be so directed as
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to reflect away from adjoining property and public rights -of -way.
C. The side yard abutting a residentially zoned lot
shall be landscaped in a manner that is complementary or similar
to residential landscaping. In other words, such landscaping
shall be complementary or similar to shrubs of 3 foot to 6 foot
mature height interspersed with evergreen and /or deciduous and /or
ornamental trees. Five feet of the rear yard setback area
abutting a residentially zoned lot shall be landscaped in a
similar manner.
D. The unused space resulting from the design of
parking space arrangements or accessory structures which is over
24 square feet shall be landscaped.
E. All landscaping shall comply with the vision
clearance requirements of Ordinancc No. 1709, a3 amcndcd Section
17.94.090 PAMC.
F. All non - residential structures shall be designed
to be compatible with the residential environment.
G. One tree shall be provided for each ten parking
spaces, exclusive of any perimeter landscaping. Trees shall have
a minimum caliper of two inches, and have a height of at least 20
feet at maturity.
H. All parking lots shall be screened by 3 -foot to 6-
foot vision obscuring fence or vegetation on the sides adjacent
to residentially zoned property.
17.24.040 Permitted Uses.
A. CSD -C1
1. Bakery shops.
2. Barber shops, beauty shops.
3. Delicatessens, grocery stores, supermarkets.
4. Drug stores, pharmacies.
5. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
6. Hardware stores.
7. Business and Pprofessional Offices.
8. Repair services, such as appliance repair,
shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair
services.
9. Restaurants, cafeterias.
10. Self - service laundries.
11. Apartments.
12. Specialty shops: gift, florist, hobby,
antique.
13. Banks, financial institutions.
14. Medical, dental offices and clinics.
B. CSD -C2
1. Bakery shops.
2. Barber shops, beauty shops.
3. Delicatessens, grocery stores, supermarkets.
4. Drug stores, pharmacies.
5. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
6. Hardware stores, shoe repair shops.
7. Business and Pprofessional Offices.
8. Restaurants, cafeterias.
9. Self- service laundries.
10. Apartments.
11. Specialty shops: gift, florist, hobby,
antique.
12. Banks, financial institutions.
13. Medical, dental offices and clinics.
14. Taverns and cocktail lounges.
15. Service Stations.
16. Creameries.
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17.26.040 Permitted Uses:
A. Retail:
1. Auto supply stores, service stations, self -
service gas islands, and tire shops.
2. New and used dealerships of automobiles,
trucks, trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, tractors,
including sales, leasing, and related servicing.
3. Boat and marine sales, and related servicing.
4. Building material stores, cabinet shops,
glass stores, hardware stores, lumber yards, paint stores, and
plumbing supply stores.
5. Commercial recreation establishments, such as
bowling alleys, night clubs, pool halls, theaters (movie and
others) .
6. Farm equipment stores, garden supply stores,
nurseries.
7. Food and beverage establishments, such as
cocktail lounges, cafes, cafeterias, drive -in restaurants,
restaurants, take -out lunch stands, and taverns; provided that
drive -in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and
taverns, all of which have direct customer access to an alley
abutting residentially zoned property, shall be conditional uses.
8. Food item retail sales outlets, such as
bakeries, candy stores, delicatessens, grocery stores, liquor
stores, meat and fish markets, and supermarkets.
9. General merchandise stores, such as catalogue
sales stores, clothing and shoe stores, department stores, drug
stores, second -hand stores, antique stores, pawn shops, sporting
goods stores, and variety stores.
10. Household furnishings stores, such as
appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores, and
stereo stores.
11. Motels, hotels and hostels.
12. Specialty stores, such as bicycle, book,
computer, florist, gift, hobby and toy, and pet stores.
13. Chain saw sales and service.
B. Services:
1. Art, dance, voice, and music schools.
2. Business colleges and trade schools.
3. Business services, such as accounting, tax,
employment, and management consulting services.
4. Child Day Care Centers and Pre - schools.
5. Financial services, such as bail bond stores,
banks, finance offices, insurance companies, real estate offices,
stock brokerages, and title companies.
6. Furnishings repair shops, such as
upholstering and reupholstering shops.
7. Governmental offices and social service
agencies.
8. Commercial laundries, dry cleaning shops,
self- service laundries, and tailor shops.
9. Personal services, such as barber shops,
beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios, and travel agencies.
10. Business and pprofessional ocrviccs, such as
architcctural, dcntal, cnginccring, legal, medical, offices and,
medical and dental labs, and planning ccrviccc.
11. Repair services, such as appliance repair,
shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair services.
12. Printing, blueprinting, photo developing and
reproduction, and sign shops.
C. Institutional:
1. Clubs and lodges.
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D. Residential:
1. Apartments on second floor or above.
2. Adult Family Homes.
3. Supported Living Arrangements.
4. Residential Care Facilities.
5. Group homes and hospices.
E. Transportation and Communication:
1. Convention centers, auditoriums.
2. Ferry, seaplane, airplane, helicopter,
offices and terminals.
3. Mass transit terminals.
4. Parcel delivery service.
5. Radio, TV stations, and news buildings.
6. Vehicular services, such as ambulance
service, automotive and truck rentals, and vehicle maintenance
and repair shops, not including body and paint shops.
F. Wholesale:
1. Storage services, such as frozen food and
cold storage lockers, mini - warehouses, transfer, moving and
storage facilities.
2. Warehouse buildings and yards.
3. Wholesale businesses.
G. Mixed Commercial /Residential:
1. Developments consisting of both commercial
and residential uses and located on arterial streets, with a
minimum of 500 square feet of building and 50% street frontage
dedicated to commercial use.
17.28.041 Permitted Uses.
A. Retail:
1. Auto supply stores.
2. Building material stores, hardware stores,
paint store, and plumbing supply stores.
3. Commercial recreation establishments, such as
bowling alleys, night clubs, pool halls, theaters (movie and
others), and video arcades.
4. Cocktail lounges, cafes, cafeterias,
restaurants, sidewalk cafes (subject to the permit requirements
of the Street Use Ordinance No. 2229 as amended), take -out lunch
stands, and taverns.
5. Food and beverage establishments, such as
bakeries, candy stores, delicatessens, grocery stores, liquor
stores, meat and fish markets.
6. General merchandise stores, such as catalogue
sales stores, clothing and shoe stores, department stores, drug
stores, second -hand stores, antique stores, pawn shops, shopping
malls (63,000 square feet and under), sporting goods, and variety
stores.
7. Household furnishings stores, such as
appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores, and
stereo stores.
8. Motels, hotels, and hostels.
9. Specialized stores, such as bicycle, book,
computer, florist, gift, hobby, toy and pet stores.
B. Services:
1. Art, dance, voice, and music schools and
studios.
2. Business colleges and trade schools.
3. Business services, such as accounting, tax
services, employment and management consulting, and printing
services.
4. Child Day Care Centers and pre - schools.
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5. Financial services, such as bail bond stores,
banks, finance offices, insurance companies, real estate offices,
stock brokerages, and title companies.
6. Furnishing repair shops and upholstering (and
necessary reupholstering) shops.
7. Governmental offices and social service
agencies.
8. Self - service laundries and tailor shops.
9. Personal services, such as barber shops,
beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios, and travel agencies.
10. Business and Pprofessional acrviccs, Such as
architectural, dental, engineering, legal, medical, and planning
�crviccs, offices and medical and dental labs.
11. Repair services, such as appliance repair,
shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair services.
C. Institutional:
1. Clubs and Lodges.
2. Research Vessels.
D. Residential:
1. Apartments on the second floor or above.
2. Adult Family Homes.
3. Supported Living Arrangements.
4. Residential Care Facilities.
5. Group homes and hospices.
E. Transportation and Communication:
1. Convention centers and auditoriums.
2. Ferry, seaplane, and helicopter offices and
terminals.
3. Mass transit terminals.
4. Vessel moorage, including marinas and docks
for pleasure boats, Coast Guard vessels, and submarines.
5. Vehicular rental services, including light
trucks, automobiles, motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles.
F. Mixed Commercial /Residential:
1. Developments consisting of both commercial
and residential uses and located on arterial streets, with a
minimum of 500 square feet of building and 50% street frontage
dedicated to commercial use.
equipment.
and toys.
limited to
17.32.020 Permitted Uses.
A. Manufacturing:
1. Clothing, shoes, and garments.
2. Electrical, electronic, and communications
3. Handicrafts, jewelry, musical instruments,
4. Assembly of machinery, such as but not
engines, vehicles, boats, aircraft, and parts thereof.
5. Medical, dental, optical, and orthopedic
instruments and appliances.
6. Assembly of metal products, such as small
pens, office furniture, tools, and household appliances.
7. Plastic and other synthetic products.
8. Pharmaceutical and drug products
9. Wood _products, such as cabinets, furniture,
fixtures, and pre- fabricated building components.
10. Assembly of mobile and modular homes and home
arms,
components.
B. Retail:
1. Auto and truck service stations.
2. Retail establishments accessory to building
aterials, electrical, and plumbing supplies.
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3. Restaurants and cafes.
4. Cocktail lounges and taverns.
5. Chain saw sales and service.
C. Wholesale Distribution:
1. Warehouse buildings and yards.
2. Wholesale businesses.
D. Services:
1. Building maintenance and janitorial services.
2. Laundry and dry cleaners.
3. Machinery maintenance and repair shops.
4. Mini - warehouses.
5. Business and Pprofessional ocrvicc3, Such as
architcctural, construction and engineering offices.
6. Research and development laboratories.
7. Storage yards and maintenance shops for
builders, contractors, and governmental agencies.
E. Transportation and Communication:
1. Airports, airport terminals, and related
facilities.
2. Freight companies.
3. Household moving and storage.
4. Independent off - street parking structures and
lots.
5. Mass transit terminals.
6. Parcel delivery service.
7. Printing, publishing, and book - binding.
8. Vehicular services, such as automotive and
truck rentals, vehicle maintenance and repair shops, and vehicle
body and paint shops.
9. Utility buildings and structures.
17.70.011 Definitions.
A. Common Usable Open Space: Area within a Planned
Residential Development which is accessible and usable to all
residents of the development and which is cithcr:
1. Land which is unoccupied by nonrecreational
buildings, parking areas, or traffic circulation roads; or
2. Land which is dedicated to recreational
buildings, structures or facilities; or
3. Land which is dedicated to an open space
purpose of the Planned Residential Development such as
preservation of natural features.
To be considered common usable open space for
recreational purposes, the open space must be usable for specific
or multi - purpose activities, be located on generally level land,
be regularly shaped and contain a minimum of 1000 square feet.
B. Neighborhood Density: The neighborhood density is
the number of dwelling units per acre allowed by zoning when
streets, parks, electrical distribution substations, and other
necessary supporting development are included in the calculation.
C. Planned Residential Development (PRD): A PRD is
a site specific development which has been approved by the City
Council under the provisions of Chapter 17.70 of the Port Angeles
unicipal Code.
D. Recreational Purpose: An express intent of a
space design and development to service a particular healthful or
aesthetic activity.
E. Townsite Block: A block of 500' x 300' dimension
or 3.44 acres as created by the original platting of the Townsite
of Port Angeles.
F. Transitional Housing Density: A calculation
easured in dwelling units per acre that is greater than the
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maximum units /acre permitted in one zoning district and less than
the maximum units /acre permitted in another zoning district.
17.70.060 Basic Density. Every Planned Residential
Development shall be allowed an increase of 10% over the gross or
neighborhood density of the underlying zone or zones in which the
site is located, as follows:
Zone Neighborhood Density_
PBP 1.8 d/u /acre
RS -9 density credit)
RS -9 3.59 d/u /acre
RS -7 4.47 d/u /acre
RTP 7.26 d/u /acre
RMD 8.94 d/u /acre
RHD, OC
& C 25.6 d/u /acre
Zones
+10% =PRD Density
(50% of +10% =1.98 d.u.acre
+ 10% = 3.95 d.u. /acre
+ 10% = 4.92 d.u. /acre
+ 10% = 7.98 d.u. /acre
+ 10% = 9.83 d.u. /acre
+ 10% =28.2 d.u. /acre
17.70.080 Pre - Application Review. Prior to applying
for a PRD, a developer shall submit a conceptual plan to the
Planning Department. The conceptual plan will be reviewed for
its general compliance with the intent, standards and provisions
of this Chapter and other City ordinances by the appropriate
departments of the City, and written comments in regard to the
plan will be furnished to the developer. The conceptual plan
shall contain in sketch form all of the information required in
Section 17.70.090 E and G.
After the conceptual plan review and prior to accepting
a PRD application, the City shall require a neighborhood meeting.
The purpose of the meeting will be to solicit information
regarding design alternatives to minimize any adverse impacts
from the PRD and to alleviate community concerns. The
applicant shall submit an additional set of mailing labels as
required for public notice per Article XI, Section 14, Ordinance
No. 1709, as amended (Zoning Codc) pursuant to Section 17.96.140
PAMC.
17.70.090 Application Procedure. The application for
a Planned Residential Development shall contain the following:
A. The name, location and legal description of the
proposed development, together with the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of the record owners of the land and of the
applicant and, if applicable, the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of any architect, planner, designer, or engineer
responsible for the preparation of the plan, and of any
authorized representative of the applicant.
B. A narrative explaining the proposed use or uses of
the land and building, including the proposed number of dwelling
units by type, such as single- family detached, row housing, and
apartments; information on any special features, conditions of
which cannot be adequately shown on drawings; and an explanation
of covenants, continuous maintenance provisions, and /or
homeowners association for the project.
C. A survey of the property showing existing
features, including contours at 5 -foot intervals, buildings,
structures, streets, utility easements, rights -of -way, and
existing land uses.
D. A vegetation survey of the property by either (a)
an aerial photograph of the property in a scale acceptable to the
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City, which identifies significant groupings of trees and unusual
or fine specimens of their species; OR (b) a survey of all trees
over twelve inches in trunk diameter measured at four feet above
the ground; as determined by the Planning Director, in those
areas where improvements are proposed. General wooded areas
where noimprovements are proposed will require a vegetation
survey containing the following elements:
1. A mapping of the extent of the wooded areas
with survey of perimeter trees only.
2. A narrative regarding the types (species) and
condition of the trees and under -story in the wooded area.
3. Identification of trees which are unusual or
fine specimens of their species.
4. In general wooded areas where minor
improvements are proposed, a survey of trees over twelve inches
in trunk diameter measured at four feet above the ground will be
required to a reasonable distance around the improvements.
E. Preliminary site plans showing existing and
proposed contours at 5 -foot intervals, location and principal
dimensions of buildings, open space, recreation areas, parking
areas, circulation, landscape areas, subdivision platting and
general arrangement.
F. A preliminary plat, if applicable, pursuant to
Chapter 58.17 RCW and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08 PAMC.
G. If a developer elects to obtain additional density
credits, the site plan application shall contain specific
information relating to the additional density credit criteria of
Section 17.70.061.
H. Preliminary elevation and perspective drawings of
project structures.
I. A preliminary utilities plan, including fire
hydrant locations.
J. A preliminary storm drainage plan with calculation
of impervious areas.
K. An off - street parking plan and circulation plan
showing all means of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress
to and from the site; size and location of driveways, streets,
sidewalks, trails, and parking spaces. Any new traffic control
devices required for the safety of the project must be shown.
L. Mailing labels as required for public notice per
Article XI, Section 14, Ordinance No. 1709, as amended (Zoning
Code) pursuant to Section 17.96.140 PAMC.
17.86.070 Planning Director Public Hearing -
Scheduling and Notice. Upon receipt of an application satisfying
the requirements of Section 17.86.050, the Planning Department
shall schedule a public hearing before the Planning Director with
public notice being given as provided in Article XI, Ccction 14,
of thc Zoning Codc Section 17.96.140 PAMC.
17.94.110 Accessory Buildingq.
Detached accessory
closer than 10 fcct to rear property or alley linc and thrcc fcct
to thc side property lines, cxccpt abutting a strcct.
17.95.020 Nonconforming Uses.
A. Existing Land Use - Continuance of Nonconforming
Use. Any legal use of the land, existing or established at the
time of the adoption of these regulations, shall be permitted to
continue but shall not be expanded.
B. Enlargement, Alteration,— and Reconstruction. A
legal, conforming building or structure housing a nonconforming
use shall be permitted to be repaired, altered, remodeled, or
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reconstructed providing said repairs, alteration, or
reconstruction meet all zoning and building code requirements.. -�
and provided further said alterations do not expand the area of
a building or site used by a non - conforming use.
C. Abandonment. If any nonconforming use of land
and /or building or structure is abandoned and /or ceases for any
reason whatsoever for a period of one (1) year or more, any
future use of such land and /or building or structure shall be in
conformity to the zone in which it is located as specified by
these Regulations.
D. Change in Use. A nonconforming use shall not
hereafter be changed to any other nonconforming use, regardless
of the conforming or nonconforming status of the building in
which it is housed.
E. Nonconformance as a Result of Annexation. All
above regulations shall apply to each nonconforming use which
comes within the City by means of annexation, from date of
annexation.
17.95.170 Political Signs. Temporary political signs
associated with an election are exempt from the City's sign
regulations for a period beginning ninety (90) days before an
election to fifteen (151 days after the election, provided said
signs, when placed in residential zones, do not exceed thirty -two
(32) inches in height and four (4) feet in width. No signs may
be located within any public right -of -way, or on any utility
pole.
17.96.060 Variances and Decisions of Building Official
Planning Director. All requests for variances and appeals from
decisions of the Building Official Planning Director shall be
handled by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with its powers
and rules. When a variance is denied, a new application for the
same variance may not be submitted for a period of one year
following the denial, unless there has been a revised proposal,
significant change in circumstances or additional information in
support of the variance.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take
effect five (5) days after the date of publication by summary.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
at a regular meeting of said Council held on Lluary 19, 1993.
ATTEST: // ))
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Becky J.9Jptoi, Cit Clerk
APPRO AS TO FORM:
Craig D. nutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: January 24, 1993
By Summary
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on January 19. 1993
Ordinance No. 2737
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles adopts and specifies a plan for making
additions and betterments to the solid waste utility system of the City; authorizes
the issuance and sale of solid waste utility revenue bonds in the principal amount
not to exceed $3,410,000 for the purpose of providing part of the funds required
for acquiring, constructing and installing certain additions and improvements to
the solid waste utility system of the City; provides for the payment and sale of
said bonds; and provides the covenants, terms and conditions under which such
bonds and future parity bonds shall be issued.
Ordinance No. 2738
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles rezones property located on Park
Avenue and Porter Avenue from RS -9, Residential Single - Family, to RS -7,
Residential Single - Family, amends the Official Zoning Map (Ordinance No. 2158)
and Ordinance No. 1709, as amended.
Ordinance No. 2739
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles amends Section 1 of Ordinance No.
2471 and Section 17.87.040 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code, by specifying
that support equipment and accessories for retail stands must not extend more than
three feet in total, rather than in one direction, from the edge of the cart.
Ordinance No. 2740
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles revises off street parking requirements
and amends Ordinance No. 1588, as amended, and Chapter 14.40 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2741
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles revises the prohibition against
resubdividing property that has already been short platted, and amends Section 20
of Ordinance No. 2222, and Section 16.04.200 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
Ordinance No. 2742
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles makes numerous minor wording and
clarification amendments to the Zoning Code, Ordinance No. 1709, as amended,
and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2743
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles makes numerous procedural
amendments and adds a sidewalk requirement to the Subdivision Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 1631, and Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 2744
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles prescribes the days and hours of
operation of City offices and amends Section 1, Ordinance No. 1249 and Port
Angeles Municipal Code Section 2.44.030.
Ordinance No. 2745
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles revises the permit fee and deposit
requirements for certain work within City rights -of -way and utility connections
and amends Ordinances No. 2181 and No. 2166 and Chapters 13.32 and 11.08
of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be
mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries.
Publish: January 24. 1993
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk