Why the "Relaxed" geometry? Take it you are looking for a bike that will keep you more upright rather than a full race geometry where you will be riding with your head between your knees.
If you are currently riding a hybrid with straight bars- then the change to a road bike could take some adjusting to. I changed from MTB's 4 years ago and it took me a full year to sort that first bike and get my body adapted to riding it.
There are plenty of bikes that could be suitable- and all will take your weight. Adaptions to bar height can be easily made and the LBS should be able to arrange that for you- similarly the LBS can advise on tyre width. My concern would be with the wheels. At $1,000 you are going to get a stock wheel that does not always take Clyde weight for long. Think about upgrading the wheels to a "Stronger" version at the time of purchase.
One I can definitely recommend is the Bianchi Volpe.And the specialised Roubaix-And the Giant Defy- and probaly lots more but before choosing a bike- Select your LBS first. Get the right shop and you will get the right bike and the service to go with it. Unfortunately- Finding the "Good" LBS is the biggest problem.