What I mean by pool to pad runs are separate pipes from the main drain to the pad and skimmer to the pad or does he combine the runs at the pool and bring only one pipe back to the pad? Same for the return side, single pipe from pad to pool or multiple pipes?
Anyway, your pool size and plumbing is similar to mine. I went with separate pumps for the pool and spa (jets). This way you can have the jets going while the pool is in circulation if required. I have solar so it is nice to heat the spa up with the solar and then switch the circulation back to the pool to continue heating while I just use the jets on the spa. Also, this allows you to size the pump for just circulation and the spa just for the jets. You could go with a 3/4 single speed and save a bundle on electricity costs. A 2 speed 3/4 HP would save even more. So in summary, here is what I see as your options:
2 Speed 2 HP pump for both spa and pool - Saves some in electricity
OR
3/4 HP pump for pool and 2 HP pump for spa jets - Save some in electricity but adds circulation flexibility.
OR
2 speed 3/4 HP pump for pool and 2 HP pump for spa jets - Saves even more in electricity and maintains flexibility.
OR
Intelliflow pump for most flexibility - Saves most in electricity but without separate spa jet pump although you could add that too $$$$.
The last option is probably not much more than the second to last option and would give you multiple speeds for the spa jets as well.
There are pros and cons for each option and really depends on what you are looking for.
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