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• (k) (n) (o) . . . (p) . . . (q) Section 31-199. Standards for preservation of natural environment and energy conservation. (a) In order the preserve the character and natural environment of the area and to provide visual and noise buffering, the planning commission shall refuse to approve any site plan which proposes unnecessary destruction of trees and other natural features. (b) The planning commission shall require assurances that the developer has made reasonable effort, in light of the proposed development, to preserve, replenish, protect and utilize: (1) Trees of ten eight -inch caliper or larger. (2) Ornamental trees of any size. • (3) Trees within required setbacks or along boundaries unless necessary to remove for access, grading, tree health, circulation, utilities or drainage. (4) Streams in their natural condition. (5) Ground area from soil erosion and excessive water runoff. (6) Natural features of the site which promote energy conservation. ection 31-199.1. Tree replacement. a) Whenever a tree of eight inches in caliper or laroer located within the public right-of-way or within a required building setback, or elsewhere on the site, is to be removed for reasons other than listed in section 31-199, the director of planning shall require the developer to replace the tree(s) removed during the construction process elsewhere on the site or within the adjacent street right-of-way. Section 31-211. Submittal of final site plan; review and approval. (a) . . . (b) Planning commission review and action: (1) For those plans which are to go before the planning commission, four additional copies shall be submitted to • the department of community development at least four eight days prior to the next regularly or specially scheduled planning commission meeting; provided that the six copies of the final site plan were initially submitted fourteen days prior to the 10