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Chairman ~lilson and ~mbers of the Commission .- Ci ty of LaPorte .., Page 19 which might adversely impact the R-l zone property values in such cases. The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to place high density residential developments into a high density residential zone, as opposed to the current Ordinance' s placement of high density residential uses in the broad based commercial classifi- cation. Further, tbe Comprehensive Plan indicates that provision of bigh density residential dwelling units is crucial for the future ecomomic development of the City. The Steering Committee ratified the sentiments of the Planners and the Comprehensive Plan by suggesting that a high density residential district be provided in the Zoning Ordinance. There would seem to be little if any evidence to indicate that location of an R-3 adjacent t6 an R-l zone would have any ad verse impact upon the R-1 zone property value, particularly if the screening and setback require- ments of the proposed Ordinance are met. ANALYSIS: Retain the R-3 residential district provisions in their current form. 38) P.U.D. Districts: Citizen comment indicated a concern about the placement of planned unit developments within an existing or proposed R-l neighborhood. The proposed Ordinance contains strict locational and impact abatement criteria that should mitigate significantly the impact of any P. U. D . within any R-l neighborhood. For example, the proposed Ordinance requires a minimum size of three acres in order to place any P. U. D. wi thin an R-l zone. This will effectively alleviate tbe placement of a P.U.D. into such a zone, except in cases in which significant vacant land exists (in an existing neighborhood), or in cases of new subdivision or site plan development in undeveloped areas. In addition, P.U.D.' s within R-l zones must comply with all R-l district regulations on the perimeter of the P.U.D., including density, setback, and lot coverage requirements, so that R-l homes abutting the P.U.D. will face R-l development identical to R-l development required in any case. Further, the Comprehensive Plan contemplates P.U.D. development as an effective planning and development tool for all districts, providing developers with flexibility in the development design. ANALYSIS: Keep the plan unit development regulations in their current form. 39) Greenway Corridors: Citizen comments has indicated that the term "Greenway Corridor" needs to be defined; that the Comprehensive Plan does not appropriately designate Greenway Corridors and these corridors