Would love opinions. We have a TINY space for a 12 x 12 plunge pool and two of the sides also have a 3' diagonal taken out. We have to have the front diagonal on the pool to allow a 3' walkway coming out of the house so that can't be changed, but the shape of it could change to curved etc. The second pic is from the architect. We are required by code to have steps into the pool and also some kind of shelf on the backside. Would love suggestions on steps and shelfs. The contractor recommended putting in a 6' x 2' wide entry step (first pic below) but we don't know if our HOA will approve that since it encroaches on our driveway space requirement....plus I'm not sure if the design looks awkward with the diagonal cut out and the steps. Without those steps, the only place for steps would be on the diagonal extending into the tiny pool. The concrete pool wall also stops right at the edge of the pool and wouldn't extend to the steps. Would love opinions. Thanks so much!