I think any of those bikes would suit your needs. Unless you’re extremely concerned about wind resistance or riding a fat bike, tire size wont make a big difference. The tread, material, and most importantly, air pressure of the tires are what you should be concerned with more than anything else. Personally, I ride a fully rigid 29" mountain bike that i primarily use for commuting. I find the wide tires are great for dealing with the shit road quality and I enjoy being able to take it off-roading without any hassle.

As for the bikes themselves, its hard to make a recommendation if you haven’t biked in ten years because our bodies and preferences change over time. If you know the types of things you like then its easier (or maybe harder) to find a bike you’ll like. In your position, I would honestly go for the cheapest bike available with fender/rack mounting points on the rear and the fork and just send it. Honestly, I might even go as far as suggesting you buy a secondhand bike and just seeing what you like and dislike about it before getting something new and shiny.

All that being said, I really love the overall vibe of the Marin Larkspur, good vibes and easy riding.

Im with you. I got a beater bike with drop bars and o ly rode it a few times before giving up on it. They felt extremely awkward and uncomfortable. The only advantage was being able to squeeze between traffic more easily, but its not worth it.