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. e Preliminary Zoning Page 15 economic life. The resulting higher density developments will allow a greater number of residents to benefit from the natural amenity of Galveston Bay as well as nearby City recreational facilities. It must be noted however, that simply zoning a tract of property as R-2 or R-3 will not automatically lead to desirable redevelopment. As noted in previous sections of this report, the existing infrastructure (streets, ut il it ies, etc.) of much of BayMUD and "old II La Port-e as well requires upgrading and/or redesigning. Until either the City, or a private developer is in the position to make these improvements, redevelopment simply is not practicle. The Mid to High Density land use designation therefore reflects the long term goals of the Comprehensive Plan, while the R-1 zoning classification provides the best means of property control in the interim period. The proposed R-3 zone discussed in the Area II section of this report will extend eastward across South Broadway to include the apartment/townhome complexes located between Pine Bluff Road and the southern boundary of the Bayside Terrace Subdivision. This zoning district which is to overlay a Mid to High Density land use designation will track the property lines of these complexes. This zoning classification will render these developments conforming uses while precluding the possibility of their future expansion into adjacent residential districts. A land use designation of Low Density Residential with an overlaying zoning classification of R-1 low density residential is proposed for both the Bayside Terrace and Bay Oaks Subdivisions.