As part of its $1 billion, City Creek Center project, PRI plans to replace a dilapidated, 7-story parking terrace at 125 E. Social Hall Avenue (between South Temple and 100 South) with an 11-story garage, which would be integrated with another 11-story parking structure already on the site.

Mid-block buildings downtown cannot be taller than 100 feet, but portions of the garage would reach 106 feet and an elevator tower would climb to 124 feet.

Because city code allows an exemption of 116 feet for elevator shafts, the additional height was deemed minor.

PRI representatives expect to begin demolition next month and complete construction in May 2008. At the ground level, space for restaurants, offices or retail is planned.

The new structure will neighbor a planned Harmons Grocery Store. Shoppers from the grocery store and the City Creek Center, along with residents and office tenants, are expected to use the garage's 685 stalls.

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