First, do not even consider a bike with 700c wheels.

Nice thing about the LHT is that it has 26" wheel in the smaller sizes. The bike will have eyelets & clearance for racks and fenders.

If you have a Trek dealer near you (and who doesn't), also check out the Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD in size 43cm. The Pilot has a somewhat longer top tube than the plain 2.1 WSD, but that is partly mitigated by a slightly less steep seat tube angle and slightly taller head tube. The Pilot also has front & rear eyelets for mounting a rack, which is essential for commuting. Not sure about clearance for fenders.